Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA Playoffs Game 7?
The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics and No. 1 seed Miami Heat face off on Sunday at FTX Arena in Miami in Game 7 of their NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN.
Who will win the game?
Check out these odds, picks and predictions for the contest.
The Celtics are a 2.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Boston is -145 on the money line and Miami is +120.
The over/under for the game is set at 198.5 points.
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Sports Betting Dime: Take the Heat with the points vs. Celtics
Eric Rosales writes: "This one is going to be a slugfest. And in the slimmest of margins, even with Butler potentially gassed, side with the home team. There have been 145 Game 7’s in NBA Playoff history, and the visitors have won just 34 — though the most recent was last round, when the Mavericks went into Phoenix to knock off the Suns."
ESPN: Celtics have a 51.1% chance to win the game
The site's Basketball Power Index gives the Heat a 48.9% chance to win the game.
SGPN: Both teams have fared well against this spread
It writes: "Boston is 56-42-3 against the spread this season. In games they were favored in by 2.5 points or more so far this season, the Celtics went 32-31-2 against the spread. Miami has covered the spread 59 times in 102 games with a set spread. The Heat have an ATS record of 18-6 when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs."
FiveThirtyEight: Celtics have a 52% win probability
The site gives the Heat a 48% win probability in Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs series.
Sporting News: Go with the Celtics in Game 7 vs. Heat
Two of the site's three experts pick Boston to win the series against Miami on Sunday.
Number Fire: Heat have a 56.1% shot at to pick up victory
The site has Miami as the favorite in Game 7 of its playoffs series against Boston.
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