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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat NBA Game 1 Odds and East Final Picks (Tuesday, May 17th, 2022)

Posted by Eric Jones
May 16, 2022

The Boston Celtics are the king slayers who are dethroning the Milwaukee Bucks and they now earn a ticket to move up to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The Miami Heat will be waiting for them on May 17, Tuesday, for Game 1. It will take place at the FTX Arena located in Miami, Florida. ESPN will be putting the match live on television starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Having the home-court advantage, the Miami Heat is seen by the best online sportsbook as the safer bet.

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat NBA Game 1

Date:	Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Time:	8:30 PM ET
Location:	FTX Arena, Miami, Florida
TV Coverage:	ESPN

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Boston Celtics	+1.5 (-111)	206.5 o (-111)	+110	Place Bets
Miami Heat	-1.5 (-111)	206.5 u (-111)	-130	Place Bets
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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat CashBet Wagering Analysis

The defense of the Miami Heat led by Jimmy Butler is going to be the biggest factor for this series and he is expected to be guarding Jayson Tatum. This is going to be close and very hard to call with how both teams play and matched upper position.

Tatum Proving He is the Next Big Thing

It was not so long ago that the Boston Celtics are seen as one of the most dysfunctional teams in the NBA. That thought is very laughable right now as this team stepped up to be at an elite level by beating the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games. Jayson Tatum stepping up to become a legitimate NBA superstar in this league helped and right beside him is Jaylen Brown who plays as his Scottie Pippen. Marcus Smart is the one responsible for waking up this team for criticizing Brown and Tatum but that is all water under the bridge as winning solves everything.

Heat Itching to Get Back to the NBA Finals

The Miami Heat made it back to the NBA Finals during the bubble season but eventually lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. The team rebuilt their rotation and added a few key pieces around mainstays Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and reigning sixth-man of the year, Tyler Herro. Victor Oladipo has been the biggest surprise as he was already canceled by many as a washed-up player. He has been given quality minutes as veteran point guard Kyle Lowry is still not expected to suit up very soon. PJ Tucker, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent have shown that they belong in this grit-and-grind Heat squad.

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Head-to-Head with Spread

This series promises to be a feast for basketball fans and the games are expected to be close every single game. The home team should always be favored and NBA betting lines see the Miami Heat holding a small edge for Game 1.

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat CashBet Free Pick

The Miami Heat has the home crowd backing them up is going to be the safe bet to make as compared to the Boston Celtics. Nonetheless, the road team winning Game 1 won’t be a surprise either.

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat CashBet Best Bet: Miami Heat.