The Eastern Conference finals of the NBA playoffs are heating up as the Boston Celtics take on the Miami Heat in Game 6 on Saturday night. The Celtics are slight favorites for the game, and they will be looking to become the first team in NBA history to avenge a 3-0 deficit. Meanwhile, the Heat will be doing everything in their power to prevent the series from going to a Game 7.
Player Projections
According to projections, Bam Adebayo is expected to be a strong DFS star for the Heat in Game 6. He has the third-highest blend of floor and ceiling behind superstars Jayson Tatum and Jimmy Butler. Another player to watch is Caleb Martin, who has provided value in almost every playoff appearance this year while surpassing his points prop in five straight games.
For the Celtics, Derrick White looks good from a scoring and shooting prop lens, as he has lofted 15 3-pointers and 21 shots from the floor over the past two games. With Malcolm Brogdon’s injury limiting his shot diet, White and Marcus Smart have consumed more shots. In a make-or-miss series, these complementary scorers could prove critical.
The Stats
Boston Celtics have a record of 57-25 (45-36-1 against the spread), while the Miami Heat have a record of 44-38 (30-49-3 against the spread). The Celtics are currently favored to win by 3 points, and the total is set at 210. The Celtics have a BPI projection of winning by 5.9, and their money line is -145. The Heat’s money line is +122.
Expert Predictions
According to expert Eric Moody, Jimmy Butler is expected to perform well in Game 6, with his over 42.5 points+assists+rebounds being a good bet. Bam Adebayo is also expected to perform better than he did in Game 5, with his over 26.5 points+rebounds being a good bet. The game is also expected to be high-scoring, with the over 210 being a good bet. Finally, the Celtics are expected to win by 3 points, with their championship-caliber defense being an impenetrable force.
Final Thoughts
With the Celtics firing on all cylinders in the past two games, leaving bettors and the Miami Heat in awe, and the Heat struggling at home against the spread this season, the Celtics are expected to win Game 6. However, the Heat will make adjustments and their stars should perform better, so it is possible that the series will go to a Game 7. Regardless of the outcome, this matchup has all the makings of a thrilling game.
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