Heat vs. Celtics Prediction and Odds for Game 4 (Boston Primed to Bounce Back)

The Miami Heat shocked everyone and stole Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Boston against the Celtics on Saturday night. 

Now, Miami is looking to break the Celtics’ unbeaten streak following a loss in the postseason. 

Jimmy Butler left Game 3 with a knee injury, but he reportedly isn’t dealing with a serious ailment. Still, it’s something worth monitoring before wagering on this game. 

The Celtics were also banged up in Game 3, with Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum both briefly leaving the game in the second half. 

How do oddsmakers see Game 4 going? Here are the odds via WynnBET:

Heat vs. Celtics Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Heat +6.5 (-108)
• Celtics -6.5 (-108)

Moneyline:

• Heat: +225
• Celtics: -280

Total:

• 208.5 (Over -108/Under -108)

Heat vs. Celtics Prediction and Pick

I was on the wrong side of Game 3 since I bet Celtics -6, but I’m going back to the well on Monday night. 

Boston has been terrific after a loss for quite some time now, and with Game 4 being at home I can’t see the Celtics blowing both matchups.

Turnovers really killed Boston in Game 3, so the team is going to need to clean things up, which may be easier if Butler isn’t his usual self on the defensive end. 

If you want to bet on Boston, I’d be comfortable laying the 6.5, but Heat bettors may want to wait for Butler’s status before deciding anything. 

Lean: Celtics -6.5 (-108)

Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record in the NBA this season here.