Celtics at Heat Game 4 2010 NBA Playoffs Odds & Predictions: The 2009-10 NBA season could end for the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena today (1 p.m. Eastern, ABC) if the team doesn't find an answer for the Boston Celtics. The Heat currently finds itself down three games in the best of seven series and must win four straight in order to advance to the conference semi-finals.
NBA Playoffs oddsmakers at online sportsbook BetUS.com list the Heat as 1 1/2-chalk favorites versus the Celtics with a 186 total.
Michael Beasley scored eight of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to spark a rally, but the Heat lost Game 3 of their series with the Boston Celtics 100-98 at home Friday night. Dwyane Wade scored 34 with eight assists and Dorell Wright added 15 points off the bench. The Heat overcame a nine point deficit but Paul Pierce hit a jumper at the buzzer to win the game. Boston leads the series 3-0.
Pierce led the Celtics with 32 points and eight rebounds, while Ray Allen chipped in with 25 points in that win. Boston won the game as 4 1/2-point underdogs, while the 198 points sailed OVER the posted total of 182.
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last five game when playing Miami and is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games when playing on the road against Miami. If wagering on today's game, one can't argue with the fact, trends show Boston has a distinct edge when playing the Heat. Look for that to continue today when the Celtics end this series with a SU win and cover.
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