Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will look to fend off Jimmy Butlers Miami Heat on 05-17-2023. The Miami Heat are (-8)-point favorite. A point total of (210.5) is set for the game. Find more below on the Celtics vs. Heat betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
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Celtics vs Heat Spread and Betting Line
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | -8 | 1.917 | 1.897 | 210.5 | 90.6 | 90.9 | 285.0 | 28.1 |
Celtics vs Heat Game Info
- Game Day: 05-17-2023
- Game Time: 20:30
- Location: Boston, MA
- Arena: TD Garden
Computer Predictions for Celtics vs Heat
| ATS | Over/Under | AI Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| +-8 | 210.5 | Miami Heat -8 Over 210.5 |
Boston Celtics Leaders
- Jayson Tatum paced his squad in points (30.1), rebounds (8.77) and assists (4.6) per contest last season, shooting 46.6% from the field and 35.0% from downtown with 3.24 made 3-pointers per contest. At the other end, he delivered 1.05 steals and 0.69 blocks.
- Jaylen Brown posted 26.6 points, 3.5 assists and 6.85 rebounds per contest last year.
- Malcolm Brogdon averaged 14.9 points, 4.18 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest last season. At the other end, he averaged 0.67 steals and 0.27 blocks.
- Derrick White put up 12.4 points, 3.57 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest last year. At the other end, he posted 0.66 steals and 0.93 blocks.
- Marcus Smart put up 11.5 points, 3.13 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game last year, shooting 41.5% from the floor and 33.6% from beyond the arc with 1.89 made 3-pointers per game.
Boston Celtics Season Stats
| Stat | |
|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.77 |
| Rebounds Per Game % | 45.33 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game % | 44.01 |
| Turnovers Per Game % | 12.72 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 12.01 |
Miami Heat Leaders
- Jimmy Butler averages 22.9 points and adds 5.3 assists per game, putting him at the top of the Heat’ leaderboards in those statistics.
- Bam Adebayo is at the top of the Miami Heat rebounding leaderboard with 9.17 rebounds per game. He also notches 20.4 points and adds 3.2 assists per game.
- Miami Heat leader in steals is Jimmy Butler with 1.83 per game, and its leader in blocks is Bam Adebayo with 0.81 per game.
Miami Heat Season Stats
| Stat | |
|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 39.21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 40.1 |
| Rebounds Per Game % | 40.6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game % | 41.84 |
| Turnovers Per Game % | 12.72 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 15.01 |
Celtics vs Heat Injury Report
Celtics:
Danilo Gallinari: Out (Knee)
Heat:
Victor Oladipo: Out For Season (Knee)
Tyler Herro: Out (Hand)
Cody Zeller: Day To Day (Head)
Betting Tips for Celtics vs Heat
We have the Celtics (-8) predicted as our best bet in this game. Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 210.5 points, finishing with the final outcome of Boston Celtics -8.
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