Last Updated on June 5, 2012 7:30 pm by atswins
Celtics vs. Heat Game 5 Free Pick
MIAMI, FL (ATS Consultants) – This is the fifth game of the Eastern Conference final. The series is tied at 2-2 after the Celtics beat the Heat in overtime, 93-91. Game 5 is set for 8:30pmET from American Airlines in Miami, Fla.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Heat as an 8-point favorite while the total is 179.5. The Celtics enter the game with a 49-34 overall record and are 37-43 Under, while the are 56-25 overall and 33-46-2 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Heat opened as an 8-point favorite and remained there at most books. The total opened at 180 and moved down to 179.5 and at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 66% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Celtics. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NBA trends, Miami is 6-1 Over in the last 7 meetings in series at home and 7-3 OVER last 10 in series. Boston is 5-1 Over last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5, 5-2 Over last 7 Conference Finals games and 7-3 Over last 10 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. Miami is 6-1 Over last 7 overall, 6-1 Over last 7 vs. Eastern Conference, 5-1 Over last 6 playoff games as a favorite and 4-1 Over last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic. Miami is coming off two shocking losses in Boston, where their defense struggled to contain Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce. Miami could get Chris Bosh (abdominal) back for this game but if he’s back, he will probably will be limited in terms of minutes. Either way, he’ll be a welcome addition to a team that lacks frontcourt help. Dwayne Wade and LeBron James should put up huge numbers at home. When their backs are to the wall, the Heat usually come up with big games points–wise.
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