Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat NBA Playoffs Game 6 picks, predictions

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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat NBA Playoffs Game 6 picks, predictions

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat play on Saturday in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs series.

The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST at Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on TNT.

Who will win the game?

The Celtics are a 2.5-point favorite over the Heat, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

Boston is -145 on the moneyline, while Miami is +125.

The over/under for the game is set at 210.5 points.

Sportsbook Wire: Celtics 113, Heat 111

It writes: "The Celtics record 117.9 points per game, 8.1 more points than the 109.8 the Heat give up. Boston is 39-20-2 against the spread and 49-12 overall when scoring more than 109.8 points. Miami is 26-36-3 against the spread and 39-26 overall when giving up fewer than 117.9 points. The Heat’s 109.5 points per game are just 1.9 fewer points than the 111.4 the Celtics give up."

ESPN: Celtics have an 70.8% win probability vs. Heat in Game 6

The site gives Miami a 29.2% win probability in Saturday's game at Kaseya Center in Miami.

Odds Shark: Celtics 110.5, Heat 106.8

The site predicts that Boston will win the game and cover the point spread. It has the total going over.

Five Thirty Eight: Celtics have a 53% chance to beat Heat in Game 6

The site gives Miami a 47% shot at picking up the victory at home on Saturday night.

Sports Betting Dime: Celtics 114.1, Heat 108

The site predicts that Boston will beat Miami in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals NBA Playoffs series.

Play Picks: Take the Heat with the points in Game 6 vs. Celtics

It writes: "The Celtics have 45 wins in 82 games against the spread this year. Against the spread as 3-point favorites or more, Boston is 31-32-1. There have been 39 Celtics games (out of 82) that hit the over this year. A total of 66 times so far this year, Boston and its opponent have combined for more than 211 points."

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