Heat vs. Celtics Game 6 Prediction
The Heat have been a profitable play for bettors in previous meetings at TD Garden, which is where Miami will take on the Celtics in Game 6 of the Conference Finals at 8:30 p.m. ET. Even if they don’t stave off elimination tonight, will the Heat at least put up a good fight?
Game Snapshot
505 Miami Heat (+8.5) at 506 Boston Celtics (-8.5); o/u 201
8:30 p.m. ET, Friday, May 27, 2022
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: ESPN
Miami Heat DFS Notes
Kyle Lowry (left hamstring strain) and Max Strus (right hamstring strain) are listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Celtics. Lowry and Strus are back on the injury report despite starting Wednesday’s Game 5 defeat, and it’s worth asking if either is at full strength. While the former has looked like a shell of himself, lacking the explosiveness needed to beat Celtics guards off the dribble, the latter has struggled mightily with his perimeter shot. Lowry and Strus should be able to play, but Erik Spoelstra may not be able to stick with either for too long if their struggles continue, as the Heat are facing elimination.
Boston Celtics DFS Notes
Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Heat. After sitting out of Game 4, Smart was able to start Wednesday’s Game 5 win, playing 24 minutes. If the Celtics’ starting point guard is unable to play on Friday, that would thrust Derrick White to the forefront. He got off to a hot start filling in for Smart in Game 4 and was solid coming off the bench in Game 5.
Heat vs. Celtics Game 6 NBA Playoffs Betting Prediction
The Heat are 11-4 against the spread in their last 15 games at TD Garden, are 7-1 against the number in their last eight games following a double-digit loss at home and are 6-2 at the betting window in their last eight games following an ATS loss. Miami is also 13-6-1 against the number in its last 20 road games, has covered in 15 of its last 22 games overall and 19 of its last 28 games as an underdog.
NBA PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: MIAMI HEAT +8.5