NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 Betting Guide: Celtics Favored Over Heat at Home
Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat sees the series tied 1-1, with Boston favored by 6.5 points at home.
Boston's Outlook:
- Jayson Tatum led Game 2 with 27 points on efficient 8-of-13 shooting
- Marcus Smart's return provided 24 points, 12 assists, and strong defense on Jimmy Butler
- Jaylen Brown contributed 24 points and 8 rebounds
- Grant Williams stepped up with 19 points off the bench
- Team back at full strength with Al Horford's return
Miami's Challenges:
- Jimmy Butler still effective with 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting
- Supporting cast struggled offensively
- Bam Adebayo underperformed on both ends
- Multiple key players questionable for Game 3:
- P.J. Tucker
- Max Strus
- Gabe Vincent
- Kyle Lowry (hasn't played in series)
Prediction: Celtics should win and cover the spread at TD Garden, benefiting from:
- Full roster availability
- Strong team chemistry
- Home court advantage
- Potential absence of Heat's P.J. Tucker giving Tatum more freedom
The Celtics' balanced attack and defensive prowess should prove too much for a potentially depleted Heat squad.
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