Heat vs Celtics: Game 3 Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 May 2023

Last updated: May 22, 2023, 4:20AM | Published: May 20, 2023, 3:33AM

The Miami Heat square off with the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on Monday, starting at 10:30am AEST.

With star players Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Max Strus, the Heat are up against a Celtics line-up that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for Heat vs Celtics, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Heat vs Celtics Game 3

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's Miami-Boston NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 67% chance of beating the Heat at Kaseya Center.

More: Free Betting Analysis for Heat vs Celtics

Heat vs Celtics: Game 3 Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are listed below:

Head to Head: Heat $2.55, Celtics $1.57
Line: Heat +4.5 ($1.91), Celtics -4.5 ($1.91)
Total (Over/Under 214 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Heat to win at $2.55 and the Celtics to win at $1.57.

The Heat are 4.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.

For the favourite Celtics (-4.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 214 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Celtics (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 214 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Heat vs Celtics: Game 3 Betting Tips

Head to Head: Boston at $1.57 with bet365 (67% probability)
Line: Celtics -4.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Total Points: Over 214 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)

Our Heat vs Celtics Game 3 betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

Heat vs Celtics Game 3: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Celtics in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Monday has the Celtics winning 109-104.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

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Stats Insider has full coverage of Miami vs Boston on Monday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live updates.

Heat vs Celtics: Game 3 Player Props

Looking for Heat vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Jimmy Butler is expected to step up for the Heat with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 34 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.

Heat Projected Box Score

Jimmy Butler: 30 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
Bam Adebayo: 21 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
Max Strus: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Kyle Lowry: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Gabe Vincent: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST

Celtics Projected Box Score

Jayson Tatum: 34 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST
Jaylen Brown: 30 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
Derrick White: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Malcolm Brogdon: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Marcus Smart: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Miami vs Boston match-up at Kaseya Center.

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Heat vs Celtics: Game 3 Preview

The NBA Game 3 between the Heat and Celtics in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled to commence at 10:30am AEST on Monday.

Game: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
Date: Monday 22 May 2023
Time: 10:30am AEST
Venue: Kaseya Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.

Our predictions for Miami vs Boston are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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