Celtics vs Heat Series Bets looks at a few different angles for the NBA Eastern Conference Final. Miami found a way to take out Milwaukee and followed it up by caring for New York. Can the Heat put a scare in the Celtics in a best-of-seven series? The books say no. MyBookie online betting sportsbook offers some intriguing alternate choices for this Eastern Conference Final.
Celtics vs Heat Series Bets feel like a broken record because here we go again. Now, for the third time in four seasons, the Eastern Conference winner will either be the Boston Celtics or Miami Heat. This feels kind of like the rubber match in a trilogy. Miami won first. Boston got their revenge last year. Then, the two teams get to face each other again. When experts think about this, did the two teams expect to face each other? That answer is no.
Game 1 begins Wednesday night, and remember, Miami almost did not survive the play-in rounds. The Heat lost their first chance to be seeded and then won later in the week. Miami drew Milwaukee, and got a boost when Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a back injury and beat the top seed. The Heat had a somewhat easier time against New York, but did need six games to advance to the Conference Final.
I replayed this montage today of what was said about Jimmy Butler after he joined the HEAT & left Philly. Got a ton of people asking for it. So here it is. The receipts were kept #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/8plTw8JYI6
— Alejandro Solana (@AlexMSolana) May 15, 2023
Unfortunately for Miami, most models give the Heat a very small chance of winning this series. Now, the Heat and Jimmy Butler have been here before. Miami knows this Boston team better than anyone. The Heat may not have the same talent as they did before the pandemic or even last year. However, Miami finds ways to win games with this group. Their defense played a notch higher than during the regular season.
Could this series go the distance? Boston could win this series in five games or it can easily go seven. Miami is the type of team that can even pull off the upset if the Celtics lay a couple of eggs. Look at what happened to Boston in the Philadelphia series. The Celtics were almost too casual and nearly paid the price of elimination. Miami tests Boston immensely in this best-of-seven. Boston figures to prevail in the end.
When examining the Celtics vs Heat Series Bets, risking the distance is not that reasonable of a series prop. This is where history plays a little bit of a role. Miami took the first battle in six games, and Boston seized the second in seven tough contests. Anyone expecting a short series is likely to be very disappointed. Miami can slow any team down and that includes the Boston Celtics too.
Vegas Betting showed us the way with the last few series, especially Miami. Some experts believed New York could beat the Heat. However, Miami proved their mettle and got the job done in six games. The Heat allowed Jalen Brunson to get his points but stifled most of New York’s offensive options. It seemed like a crazy strategy, but Erik Spoelstra and Miami adapt and adjust better than most any team in the NBA.
From "basketball hell" and back, Heat embracing East finals vs. Celtics. https://t.co/2EOsMO7jSE Erik Spoelstra, "How often do you get this opportunity to face adversity, come out strong from it, and not bail from it?"
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) May 15, 2023
So, Boston probably did not expect to see Miami again in the Eastern Conference Final. Miami represents those relentless teams characteristic of Erik Spoelstra. The Heat coach gets the most out of his players, is the best coach of the Final Four, and can craft a way to get Miami past Boston. Probabilities suggest Miami has a single-digit percentage chance of winning the series. Do not count out Miami so fast.
NBA online betting sites like a coin-flip scenario. There is even a way to hedge a seven-game battle either way. Miami in seven pays out at +1200, while Boston in seven comes in at +350. So, the only longer shot for Boston is a sweep at +400. Boston comes in as the better team. Miami looks like the more cohesive team. We find out about Joe Mazzula in this series for Boston as the Celtics vs Heat Series Prop Bets take a leap of faith.
The Celtics vs Heat Series Bets look at other possibilities too. Of course, combinations abound, and again Jimmy Butler is over 300 points this postseason. He is the only player to average over 30 points per game. The next highest scorer is not close. Boston, in contrast, has Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. One of the crazier props may prove to be the next player to score 50+ points. Jimmy Butler at +300 is intriguing.
NBA online prop bets toss out a few more wagers. Again, no one should bet the series moneyline at -500. If one believes the series will go the distance, a bettor can hedge and just take the seven games prop at +250. Also, Miami at plus 1.5 games, is laying right there in the spreads at +170. On the Boston side, going with the spread is at -210. That is a far cry better than -500. Betting sensibly in a long series can be profitable.
Remember how series betting works. Numbers swing wildly depending on which team is up in a series. Boston tops the list at +110. Miami ranks fourth at +1400 to win the NBA Title.
Hey, conference finals start Tuesday night. The next two weeks expect to be nothing short of amazing. Good luck betting!
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Chris Wassel AA, AAS CURRENTLY Sports Writer and Journalist RESIDES IN Rahway, NJ EDUCATION Union County College, Montclair State University EXPERTISE Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more Summary Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups. Lead arranger of news and injury reports for Rotoballer Hockey. Also did the news lead for NASCAR on the same site coming out of COVID. Strategy and mapping out of various sports betting and sports articles for MyNHLTradeRumors and gambling.com. Runs a hockey and fantasy hockey podcast that teaches fantasy hockey players how to improve their skills. Experience Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.. His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too. Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza. Since 2013, Chris has primarily focused on sports writing and fitness. On social media, he will answer any question in many different aspects. Even Chris's ability to wager on Entertainment and US Elections is well documented. He was able to predict Joe Biden's inevitable dip in approval rating below 40%. Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a lot of places from DraftKings to USA Today and much more. Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of amazing fantasy hockey championships from expert to high-stake leagues. Education Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams. Quote from Chris Wassel "Do Not Think, Just Do.”
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network