MAY 1, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA playoff coverage here at Total Apex Sports. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Boston Celtics squaring off against the Miami Heat.
The two teams split the first two games of the series. However, the Celtics posted wins in Games 3 and 4 and appear to be on the verge of moving on to the next round.
With a must-win for Miami in this pivotal Game 5, which team props should you watch in this first-round matchup?
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Preview
The Boston Celtics currently have -110 odds of scoring more than 107.5 points and -120 odds of scoring less than 107.5 points. How do their numbers compare to the estimated points total for this matchup? Let’s look at the tale of the tape to find out.
- Boston is averaging 119.9 points per contest during the regular season and playoffs.
- In seven games against the Heat this season, Boston has averaged 113.3 points per contest.
- During the postseason, the Celtics are averaging 105.3 points per outing.
- Boston has played against Eastern Conference teams 56 times this season (including the playoffs). In those contests, the team is averaging 118.9 points per outing.
- In 21 matchups against Southeast Division opponents, the men in green are averaging 118.9 points per game.
- Over their last five outings, the Celtics have averaged 110.6 points per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup twice during that stretch.
Prediction: Boston Celtics OVER 107.5 points
The Heat currently have -110 odds of scoring more than 92.5 points and -120 odds of finishing with less than 92.5 points.
Here is a look at how the team’s numbers compare to the projected points total for this matchup.
- Miami is averaging 109.4 points per contest during the regular season and playoffs.
- In seven games against the Celtics this season, Miami is averaging 100.6 points per contest.
- During the postseason, the Heat are averaging 94.3 points per outing.
- Miami has played against Eastern Conference teams 56 times this season (including the playoffs). In those contests, the team is averaging 110.6 points per outing.
- In 22 matchups against Atlantic Division opponents, the South Beach Boys are averaging 105.3 points per game.
- Over their last five outings, the Heat have averaged 97.8 points per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup three during that stretch.
Prediction: Miami Heat OVER 92.5 points
James Tillman’s Team Celtics vs. Heat Props
- Player Prop Bet #1: Boston Celtics OVER 15.5 points
- Player Prop Bet #2: Miami Heat OVER 20.5
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