Celtics vs. Heat Game 5 NBA Playoffs Odds and Preview – May 25th, 2022

By Hank Blaine • May 24, 2022

In Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Boston tied the series versus Miami 2-2 with a huge 102-82 victory. Boston now travels to Miami to take on the Heat in the key Game 5. Will the Celtics grab control of the series? Or will the Heat win Game 5 with a shot to knock out Boston in Game 6?

Nitrobetting is ready to dish out some slick assists to get bets into the back of the net. This time, let’s break down the upcoming Game 5 matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, along with the latest NBA odds and information about the teams and players involved.

Celtics vs. Heat Game 5 Information

When: Wednesday, May 25 at 8:30 pm ET
Where: FTX Arena, Miami, FL
TV: ESPN
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (Celtics) // 790 AM The Ticket (Heat)
Live Stream: NHL Live
NHL Betting Odds: Celtics (-1.5) / Heat (+1.5)

Why Bet on the Boston Celtics?

This series has been one of adjustments and in Game 4, Boston made the necessary adjustments to contain both Miami stars, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler. The Celtics held Adebayo to 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Boston played even better defense on Butler. In more than 27 minutes, Jimmy scored just 6 with 7 boards and an assist.

Boston knows how to shut down Miami’s two most important players. So even though the contest takes place in South Beach, the Celtics should have no trouble winning Game 5.

Why Bet on the Miami Heat?

Erik Spoelstra is one of the most underrated coaches in the NBA. In Game 1, Spoelstra made the necessary halftime adjustments for a solid 118-107 Miami victory. Boston counter punched with a big Game 2 win. Spoelstra made the adjustments in Game 3 to get Adebayo loose. Bam produced 31 points, 10 boards, and 6 assists in Game 3.

While Boston was beating Miami, Spoelstra’s genius NBA mind was coming up with his strategy for Game 5. So we should expect the Heat to have made the necessary adjustments to win this key fifth matchup.

Celtics vs. Heat Betting Trends

Celtics are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 games.
Boston is 13-5 ATS in the last 18 games versus the Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Boston’s last 7 games when playing in Miami.
Heat is 4-2 ATS in the last 6.
Miami is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 Wednesday games.
Under is 6-3 in Miami’s last 9 games as the underdog.

Celtics vs. Heat Expert Betting Predictions

Boston dominated Game 4, but Miami didn’t appear to go all out in the contest. In fact, as soon as Boston built the 29-11 first quarter lead, you could tell Spoelstra making the key decision to limit Jimmy Butler’s and Bam Adebayo’s minutes. Butler is suffering from inflammation in his knee. Saving Jimmy Butler for this game should prove to be a prudent move.

Not only that, but after the 29-11 first quarter victory, Miami, even though their bench players stepped onto the court for most of the minutes, played competitively throughout the rest of the game. If Adebayo and Butler can play 35 to 40 minutes in this matchup, expect a Miami win. Heat take Game 5.

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