Injuries are at the forefront of Wednesday’s Heat vs Celtics elimination contest in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series. Boston will be without Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) as they try to close out the Jimmy Butler-less (knee) Miami squad.
Before Betting on May 1 Heat vs Celtics
The Celtics are up 3-1 in the series as they head back to TD Garden after taking both games in South Beach. The Heat are playing extremely shorthanded after Butler was injured during the Play-In Tournament and Jaime Jaquez, Jr. exited in the 4th quarter on Monday and did not make the trip back to Bean Town.
Porzingis getting injured in Game 4 is significant as he was averaging 12.3 ppg this postseason but Boston also showed their depth on Monday night. Derrick White dropped a career high 38 points in Game 4 hitting 8-15 three point shots while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both averaging over 22 ppg in the series.
Miami vs Boston Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Point Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | HEAT (8.00) | CELTICS (1.09) | 200 | HEAT +14 (1.87) | CELTICS -14 (1.95) |
| MyBookie | HEAT (7.00) | CELTICS (1.10) | 200 | HEAT +14 (1.91) | CELTICS -14 (1.91) |
| BetUS | HEAT (8.00) | CELTICS (1.09) | 200 | HEAT +14 (1.90) | CELTICS -14 (1.90) |
| SportsBetting.ag | HEAT (8.00) | CELTICS (1.09) | 200 | HEAT +14 (1.87) | CELTICS -14 (1.95) |
| XBet | HEAT (7.00) | CELTICS (1.10) | 200 | HEAT +14 (1.91) | CELTICS -14 (1.91) |
May 1 Heat vs Celtics Prediction & Pick
Most people would assume that Boston takes this game, but of course do they win by over 14 points is the big question. The C’s took Game 1 at home by 20 points, but were upended 111-101 in Game 2 also as -14 point favorites. Ultimately the Heat will be lacking on offense Wednesday night, but they still have the defense to keep this one within the point spread – especially in a game that only has a betting total of 200.Â
Pick: Heat +14
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