Boston Celtics (+5) at Miami Heat (-5)
The Pick: Boston +5
Heat vs. Celtics Betting Overview
This is must-see television. When the Heat signed the new players and formed the “Big 3” it became apparent that this was waiting to happen. This pits the experience Boston Celtics against the talented Miami Heat. The first game of the series takes place at the American Airlines Center in Miami.
Miami Heat News and Betting Tips for Friday, April 01, 2011
Miami went out bought players specifically to be able to defeat the Celtics and the Lakers. They faltered a bit in quarterfinals against Philadelphia. Miami was just too strong with Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James scoring tons of points. Wade had a huge series with an average of 26.7 points a game along with 9.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. One of the major weaknesses of the Heat is their inability to finish game. They have a tendency to squandered leads late in the game. For the season the Heat outscored their opponents by 7.5 points per game. They were 2nd in the league with 48.1% from the field and found 37% 3-point accuracy during the season.
Boston Celtics News and Betting Tips for Friday, April 01, 2011
Boston kept the Knicks at bay with offensive balance and tough outside defense. They had a different leading scorer in each game. The strong defense was evident when the Knicks were only able to canned 34% of their shots in Game 4. Rajon Rondo came through quite well in the previous series by shooting 50% from the field and averaging 19 points a game along with 12 assists in the opening round. One of the major plusses for the Celtics is that Shaquille O’Neal had some time off to rehab his injured calf muscle. He is considered to questionable for the game on Sunday. On the season the Celtics had contributions from their big man, Kevin Garnett, with 8.9 rebounds per game and 52% field goal shooting accuracy. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen took care of the ball, put pressure on the other guards and set-up other players to score.
Our Celtics vs. Heat Pick and Predictions
The last time these two teams met on the hardwood the Heat embarrassed the Celtics with a 100-77 victory. This is not going to happen in the playoffs. It appeared the Celtics went through the motions knowing they would have to face the Heat in the playoffs. Defensive pressure is almost always applied when the playoffs start. The Celtics have the guards to pressure the Heat but Miami counters with some big and hard to defend players. The game is in Miami which accounts for points going in their favor. The odds have Boston +5.5 for the game. The game will be closer than that so with our free pick it is with Boston to cover the spread.
Our Pick: Boston +5.5
In-depth Celtics at Heat Betting Trends
ATS Trends
| Boston |
- Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Semifinals games.
- Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 playoff games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Celtics are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 Sunday games.
- Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 playoff games as an underdog.
- Celtics are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Celtics are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog.
- Celtics are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Celtics are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS win.
- Celtics are 17-43-1 ATS in their last 61 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
- Celtics are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. win.
- Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.
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| Miami |
- Heat are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 Conference Semifinals games.
- Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
- Heat are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.
- Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
- Heat are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Heat are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 playoff games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
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OU Trends
| Boston |
- Under is 5-0-1 in Celtics last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
- Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 7-1 in Celtics last 8 games following a S.U. win.
- Under is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Under is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Under is 13-3 in Celtics last 16 Sunday games.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Celtics last 6 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Celtics last 6 playoff games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Under is 20-6-1 in Celtics last 27 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 19-6-1 in Celtics last 26 overall.
- Under is 11-4 in Celtics last 15 games as an underdog.
- Under is 7-3 in Celtics last 10 Conference Semifinals games.
- Under is 9-4 in Celtics last 13 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 34-16-1 in Celtics last 51 games following a ATS win.
- Under is 48-23-1 in Celtics last 72 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
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| Miami |
- Under is 6-0 in Heat last 6 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Under is 5-0 in Heat last 5 playoff games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Under is 5-0 in Heat last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Under is 7-0-1 in Heat last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 Conference Semifinals games.
- Under is 7-1 in Heat last 8 games following a S.U. win.
- Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 overall.
- Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 Sunday games.
- Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic.
- Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 games as a favorite.
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Head to Head
- Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Celtics are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Miami.
- Favorite is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings.
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