The top-seeded Boston Celtics battle the 8th-seeded Miami Heat in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Saturday. The series is tied 1-1. Tip-off from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Celtics vs. Heat'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Boston was upset 111-101 against the Heat in Game 2 Wednesday while failing to cover as a 14-point home favorite. G Jaylen Brown'scored a game-high 33 points, while only 2 other Celtics players scored in double figures. The Celtics shot 46.3% from the field in the loss.
G Tyler Herro'scored a team-high 24 points on 6 of 11 from 3, while all 5 Heat starters scored in double figures. The Heat shot 49.3% from the field in the win.
Celtics at Heat odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Heat +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -9.5 (-110) | Heat +9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 204.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)