Celtics vs Heat Game 3 Prediction & Best Bets: Boston Bids to Bounce Back

In breezing past the Miami Heat in Game 1, the Boston Celtics could not have had a better start to their Eastern Conference finals rematch.

In losing Game 2 by double digits while allowing 23 three-pointers, the Celtics erased that stellar start and put themselves in a very precarious position heading into Game 3 (6:00 pm ET, TNT).

One day, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. His success with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh will be a part of the reason for that, but his ability to get the best out of his teams in the postseason, no matter the squad or the situation, will be another reason.

Wednesday’s 111-101 win at TD Garden was the latest example involving the Celtics, who lost to the Heat in the Eastern Conference finals in 2020 and 2023 while favored to win both series.

• Read on for the best spread and player prop bets for Celtics vs Heat Game 3.
• Find out why Boston shouldn’t be in panic mode yet despite the series moving to Miami.
• Learn about the best places to bet on tonight’s matchup, as well as the primetime showdown between the Lakers and Nuggets.

Are the Celtics headed for more playoff disappointment at the hands of the Heat? Tonight is a big game on both sides, but it shapes up as being much bigger for Boston than Miami, as a 2-1 deficit on the road is a tough spot to be in, even as the #1 seed in the East.

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Odds

Spread

• Boston Celtics -10 (-115)
• Miami Heat +10 (-105)

Over/Under

• Over 204.5 (-115)
• Under 204.5 (-105)

Moneyline

• Boston Celtics -450
• Miami Heat +360

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Betting Analysis

When it comes to the Heat, trends and statistics are only so relevant, whether they are good or bad.

But for what it’s worth, Miami has been bad as a home underdog this season. Bad isn’t a bad enough word to describe it, honestly. They have been atrocious.

In ten games as a home underdog, Miami is 0-10 SU and 1-9 ATS.

However, that cover as a home underdog came against this very Celtics team. That occurred on February 11, when they lost to the Heat 110-106 as an eight-point underdog.

Boston hasn’t covered at an overly high percentage as a road favorite (18-17-3), so that lines up with taking Miami to cover, even in a loss. That is the likeliest outcome, both because the Heat have been so horrible as a home underdog and because the Celtics are 26-12 SU as a road favorite and 8-3 SU and 7-4 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite.

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Prediction & Best Bets

Celtics vs Heat Prediction: Celtics to win

Celtics vs Heat Best Bets: Heat +10 & Bam Adebayo over 19.5 points (+100 at BetOnline & Bovada)

Other NBA Playoffs Betting Information

Where to Bet on Thunder vs Pelicans and the NBA Playoffs

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