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NBA Best Bets, Picks, & Predictions: Monday (Heat vs. Celtics)

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There is only one NBA playoff game tonight, which means limited sports betting. Even with one game tonight, there is plenty of betting value if bettors know where to look.

Let us look at the best bets for the games tonight. 

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Monday’s Best NBA Bets

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

Will the Boston Celtics do what no team has ever done before? Come back from being down in the series 3-0? Tonight will be the night that all of us find out. This series has been one of the best that basketball fans have seen in a long time. The last game had plenty of controversial calls toward the end, but the comeback from the Celtics was nothing short of amazing. Let us hope that tonight is as good as the last game.

Boston Celtics Moneyline (-300)

The Boston Celtics have been a top team in the NBA all season. They were a favorite to win the NBA championship from early on, and I think they have the betting value tonight. The Celtics have won the last three games, and tonight is a home game for them. The Miami Heat has finally used up everything from their magical postseason run. This series would be the first series a team has won after being down three games. Let us hope we see history made tonight.

Derrick White Over 14.5 Points (+100)

The big difference in the Boston Celtic’s three-game winning streak against the Heat has been Derrick White. White was in the lineup as a starter in game three. White’s minutes went up by twelve per game after that. White averaged 17 points during that time and made the game-winning shot. Bettors can use White’s hot hand to their advantage.

Jimmy Butler Over 28.5 Points (-105)

Jimmy Butler has carried the Miami Heat during this magical playoff run. He has proven that he has the skill and grit when the moment is on the line. That means this game is perfect for Butler to score plenty of points. Butler averages 28.5 points per game during the playoffs, and tonight will be the deciding factor in the series. That means we will see him put in all on the line.

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