Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 1 picks, predictions
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics play on Wednesday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on TNT.
Who will win the game?
The Celtics are a 7.5-point favorite over the Heat, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Boston is -320 on the moneyline, while Miami is +260.
The over/under for the game is set at 210.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Celtics 117, Heat 107
It writes: "The Celtics score 117.9 points per game, 8.1 more points than the 109.8 the Heat allow. Boston is 39-20-2 against the spread and 49-12 overall when scoring more than 109.8 points. Miami has a 26-36-3 record against the spread and a 39-26 record overall when giving up fewer than 117.9 points. The Heat’s 109.5 points per game are only 1.9 fewer points than the 111.4 the Celtics allow."
FanDuel: Celtics 109, Heat 104
Larry Rupp writes: "Boston finished the regular season ranked third in defensive efficiency and has backed up the hype by allowing a 44.3% opponent shooting percentage in the postseason (No. 2 among teams left). The Celtics are also averaging 5.5 blocks per game, showcasing how they can defend the paint with relative ease. Boston has the momentum coming off a glorious Game 7 win, so give me the home team to win."
Dimers: Celtics 109, Heat 101
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Miami vs. Boston in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday has the Celtics winning 109-101."
ESPN: Celtics have an 85.4% chance to win Game 1 vs. Heat
The site gives Miami a 14.6% shot at winning the Eastern Conference Finals opener on Wednesday in Boston.
Five Thirty Eight: Celtics have a 74% win probability vs. Heat in Game 1
The site give Miami a 27% win probability in Wednesday's game at TD Garden in Boston.
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