NBA HEAT vs CELTICS GAME 4 POWERHOUSE PLAY
- Handicapper
- Wayne Root
- League
- NBA
- Competition
- Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
- Time
- 05/23/2022 08:40 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
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Boston Celtics -7 (-110)
(Caesars)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- Root Reserve on Boston
The Celtics are no strangers to being down in a series falling behind on three occasions last round and now twice this round. They have continuously answered the bell and will do so again on Monday night. Boston is 5-0 ATS in their last five following an ATS loss. Look for a big bounce-back performance from Jayson Tatum as the Celtics will continue to shoot at a solid clip on their home floor. Boston will start Game 4 much better while maintaining an edge on the glass and forcing turns with their relentless top-ranked defense. Look for Miami's excellent three-point to get stifled once again. The Celtics are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games. Look for them to even things up on Monday night. For Boston, Jayson Tatum is listed as probable for Monday's game. Realistically, it is the Heat facing a bigger injury dilemma. Miami standout forward Jimmy Butler sat out the second half of Saturday's game due to right knee inflammation. The team listed Butler as questionable as of Sunday. Butler had eight points in 20 minutes in Game 3 after averaging 35 points over the first two games. It would rate as a huge loss if Butler can't play Monday. The Heat pose a unique challenge with their balanced attack and strong long-range shooting but the Celtics did a nice job of limiting their three-point shooting in Game 3. If Boston can control the boards and generate points off turnovers at a similar clip in Game 4 they should expect a different result as long as they can avoid another slow start.
