Prediction & Best Bets Heat vs Celtics Game 5: Can Boston Force Game 6?

The Boston Celtics stayed alive in Game 4 to prevent the series sweep, winning big in Miami to force Game 5 tonight back in Boston.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics now have an opportunity to send the series back to Miami for a Game 6 if they can get a big win tonight at home in TD Garden against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat.

The Celtics forced Game 5.

Will they force Game 6… or will the Heat clinch a Finals berth?

Find out TONIGHT on TNT! pic.twitter.com/NTZE67efff

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Can the Celtics build on their momentum and performance from Game 4 and send this series back to Miami for Game 6?

Or will the Heat punch their ticket to the NBA Finals and book a date with the Denver Nuggets?

Let’s dive in!

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game 5

• Game Date and Time: Thursday, May 25th, 2023. 8:30 PM EST
• Game Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
• Where to Watch: TNT

Spread

• Celtics -8.5 (-110)
• Heat +8.5 (-110)

MoneyLine

• Celtics (-300)
• Heat (+250)

Total

• Over 214.5 (-110)
• Under 214.5 (-110)

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Prediction for Celtics vs Heat

Well, I had a pretty strong feeling that we would get a Game 5 in this series and the Celtics were able to deliver in Game 4.

Jayson Tatum was fantastic in South Florida, dropping 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists to lead the Celtics to a big 116-99 win.

He is doing things for the Celtics this postseason that put him in elite Celtics franchise company.

Jayson Tatum recorded his 8th 30-point game this postseason, the 2nd-most in a single postseason in Celtics history.

Only Larry Bird had more in 1987 (11). pic.twitter.com/ei1zUsaIsC

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 24, 2023

As Tatum goes, so do the Celtics.

If the Celtics want to send this game back to Miami for Game 6, it is no secret recipe. Jayson Tatum is going to have to continue to be that guy and he has shown that he is more than capable.

This game tonight could be a huge turning point in the already fantastic young career of Tatum.

If he can fight off elimination once again and put in another huge performance, not only will he silence his critics even more, the pressure in this series will swing to the Heat, in a big way.

Can the Heat seal the deal tonight?

The Heat missed the chance to close out the series at home in Game 4, and while they are still in command in the series, a loss tonight in Game 5 is really not ideal.

Jimmy Butler and the Heat do not want to have to go back to Miami for Game 6 in this series.

They want to fly home and begin prepping for the Denver Nuggets and the NBA Finals.

Their prepping plans might have to wait another few days…

Best Bet

I think the Celtics force Game 6 tonight.

But 8.5 points is a lot of points and I am just not going to bet against Jimmy Butler and this Heat team to lose by 10+ back to back playoff games.

Selfishly, I want a Game 6 and I believe we get it. But, this is going to be a tight one, and I think the Heat keep this close and cover the spread.

Heat +8.5 (-110) BetMGM

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Player Prop for Celtics vs Heat

Caleb Martin o1.5 3 Pointers (-142) Bovada

I am surprised this prop still has any value but boy do I love it.

Martin has been awesome this entire series, especially from deep. He has hit 2+ 3’s in every game this series and in 6 of his last 7 games.

He has played 30+ minutes every game this series, with the absence of Tyler Herro and he has taken advantage.

Additionally, Guard Gabe Vincent has been ruled out for the Heat tonight with a left ankle sprain, which means probably even more minutes for Martin due to a shake up in the rotation.

He has taken 5+ 3’s in every game and will no doubt be letting them fly again tonight.

I love the value on the 3+ as well. Martin has hit 3+ 3’s in 3 of the 4 games in the series.

Bonus: Martin 3+ 3’s (+229) BetOnline

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