Celtics vs. Heat Player Prop: Can Marcus Smart Put Up Points In Eastern Conference Finals Game 1?
The Celtics and the Heat play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight. Matt McCuen is back with another pick for this game. Can Marcus Smart put up points?
Matt McCuen - May 17, 2023, 12:21 PM EDT
5 minCeltics vs. Heat Player Prop: Can Marcus Smart Put Up Points In Eastern Conference Finals Game 1?
After smacking last night's prop lock, I decided we should run it back today. The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics will duel things out tonight from Boston, Massachusetts, for an Eastern Conference Finals rematch from a season ago.
Celtics vs. Heat Game 1 Start Time and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
- Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Game 1 Prediction
Last year's series did not disappoint as it went seven games, eventually being won by the Celtics. Miami will have revenge on their minds this year and look to continue their Cinderella run to an NBA championship. The star for the Heat has been Jimmy Butler, who turned in one of the best series performances ever in round one versus the Milwaukee Bucks. In round two, Butler was great once again as he led the Heat past a solid New York Knicks team.
Boston, meanwhile, entered the playoffs as one of the favorites to win an NBA Championship. Boston feels as if they have what it takes to win it all this year, and they feel as if their matchup here versus Miami is easier than their second-round matchup versus Philadelphia. Boston is a -550 favorite to win this series via DraftKings Sportsbook.
The prop that I will be taking tonight will be Marcus Smart, under 14.5 points. We rode with Smarts under in Game 7 versus the Philadelphia 76ers, and he ended the game with just five points. Smart has had a stellar postseason, and statistically, the under is a risky play here. The reason that I love this number is due to the fact that his prop feels inflated over the last couple of games.
Smart's prop began at 12.5 early in the playoffs, and being the fourth scoring option, I feel as if 14.5 is a tick too high. Miami is a tough team on the defensive side of the ball, and I could see these games being fairly low scoring. Let’s stay hot and cash in tonight!
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Game 1 Prop Pick
Pick: Marcus Smart under 14.5 points -120 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds
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