NBA Eastern Conference Finals Best Bets Tonight – Celtics vs. Heat Game 7 – May 29, 2022

OddsJam’s NBA experts take you through the best bets for tonight’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and the Heat, including moneylines, point spreads, totals, player props and more.

Celtics vs Heat Game 7 Preview

When the whole world counted the Heat out and put the Celtics in the Finals, Jimmy Butler came up with a 47 point performance to send the series to Game 7.  While Butler’s 47 points was the catalyst that led the Heat to their Game 6 win, Jimmy finally got help from role players Lowry and Strus, especially from 3.

The Celtics now have a tall task coming up; win a Game 7 on the road. Boston is certainly no stranger to winning on the road, especially in this series. But, with the amplified stakes of a Game 7, this will be a completely different beast.

As the focus shifts to Game 7, the lines still point to the Celtics as favorites. As 3 point road favorites, Boston must regroup quickly to bounce back from a lackluster Game 6 home loss. Coach Ime Udoka has to get his team back to playing their championship level defense we’ve been used to this series.

Let’s jump into how Game 6 affected the lines, and how we can take advantage of some great value out there. Then, buckle up for this one as we’re approaching the best 2 words in sports: Game 7.

Celtics vs Heat Game 7 Betting Picks

Under 96.5 1st Half Total Points | -125 at BetMGM

The energy and jitters of a Game 7 are completely unmatched by any other event. For the Celtics to have a chance in this game, they’ll need to focus hard on the defensive end. On the Heat’s end, it will be hard to rely on another 47 piece from Jimmy and also efficient shooting from their role players; who have been fairly quiet before game 6.

With all that in mind, I’m tracking a slow start for both sides, so I love the 1st half under. I think we’ll see a “feel it out” type of half. Then the fun will begin in the 2nd half as a trip to the Finals will be within reach. 

Heat +3.5 | -120 at BetRivers

It says a lot that oddsmakers have the Celtics favored in this game on the road and after a demoralizing game 6 loss. With that said, I love getting a couple extra points in favor of the Miami Heat.

With this bet, we’re going a bit off the mainline, but still keeping a ton of value. I see this game looking like a heavyweight fight in crunch time. With each team going blow for blow and struggling to ultimately breakaway. 

Celtics vs. Heat Game 7 Player Props

Al Horford Under 8.5 Rebounds | +105 at BetMGM

Big Al will be called on to pick up some of the offensive slack that has been missing for the Celtics. After a 1-6 performance from 3 on Game 6, Al will need to get more involved if the Celtics were to have a chance.

Living on the perimeter and being generally more involved in the offense, will result in less rebounds. And, as PJ Tucker is getting healthier, that is yet another body that will be banging on the block with Horford and Rob Williams.