LiontipsMiami vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
The Heat put up a great performance in the current season and earned a top spot in the Eastern Conference. Eric Spoelstra did a magnificent job, so it is not a surprise to see team's success in the playoffs.
Miami easily beat Atlanta in the first round (4:1), but after that team had to face a much better opponent, Philadelphia. However, Heat came out on top once again (4:2). In the last match of the series the Sixers had a chance to level the score, but Jimmy Butler and co managed to withstand (99:90). Now team will fight Boston for the NBA Finals spot.
Celtics had a turbulent season, but despite all of their struggles team managed to reach the Top-3 of the Eastern Conference. Ime Udoka managed to replace Brad Stevens eventually.
Boston swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first play-off round, but the second series against the current champions, Milwaukee, turned out to be much more contested. Opponents thought that victory is in the pocket, but series went down to the seventh game, where Celtics put up a much better performance (109:81). Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum scored 50 points combined.
Trends
СтавкаMiami: total over 102,5 points
In four of five latest home matches club managed to beat that total
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Four of five latest head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Both opponents surely deserved a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston will have to start the third play-off series away from home, plus they are coming here after after an extremely difficult series against Milwaukee. Celtics won't surrender without a fight, but opponent will surely have a slight advantage.
Miami will play at home and it is a big advantage for them. Heat are undefeated at home since the start of playoffs. We are expecting a classy performance from the hosts today.
Our prediction - Miami Heat to win the match (Including OT)
Players are surely not so fresh as they were at the start, but a spot in the final is at stake, so no one is ready to give up. In our opinion, opponents will be able to beat the total.
Our second bet is on total over 199,5 points
