2023 NBA playoffs - Odds, picks, betting tips for Heat-Celtics Game 7 - ESPN

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An epic Game 6 included late-game heroics and brings the Boston Celtics a shot to be the first NBA team to surmount a 3-0 deficit. The Miami Heat enter Boston as sizable underdogs amid their own three-game slide. Given Boston's league-best first-half net rating in the regular season, the start to this contest appears important.

If the Heat are to accomplish an upset, Bam Adebayo will need to deliver a big line. My projections love the versatile big man's chance at reaching double-double props while also being a sneaky captain candidate in Showdown formats. Gabe Vincent's presence on defense and as a floor-spacer drives value for him in DFS lineups, particularly on the heels of lofting nearly 20 shots.

Derrick White's clutch tip-in gave the Celtics life. I expect an even better line this time out, given the increased scoring and playmaking possessions on his plate with Malcolm Brogdon ailing. Jaylen Brown is lined up for heavy usage in a game that will demand his scoring.

— Jim McCormick

Miami Heat at Boston CelticsGame 7: 8:30 p.m. ET, Series tied 3-3

Records (Against the Spread) Heat: 44-38 (30-49-3) Celtics: 57-25 (45-36-1)

Line: Celtics -7; Total: 203.5BPI Projection: Celtics by 10Money Line: Heat (+235), Celtics (-292)

Injury Report: Heat: Gabe Vincent, (GTD — Ankle); Tyler Herro, (OUT — Hand); Victor Oladipo, (OUT — Knee)