Heat vs Celtics odds – Boston hobbled by injuries
It happens every year; March Madness betting explodes and overshadows the NBA for a month, even when some crucial stretch-run matchups are happening. That means Wednesday is the NBA’s last chance to have the spotlight for a while. Kevin Garnett and others have missed time and, suddenly, Boston is losing serious ground to the Cavaliers in the race for first in the East. The Celtics face the Heat, who beat them in Miami last week.
Heat vs Celtics odds – Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Celtics floundering without Garnett
- Wade setting the world on fire lately
- Miami isn’t the same team on the road
Uh, KG? You might want to get healthy soon. At first, the Celtics’ (many) injuries didn’t worry NBA betting fans too much. In a way, it could’ve been a blessing; Boston was lapping the field in the standings and some of its most important guys were getting solid mid-season rest. Now, after going 5-5 in their last 10 games, the Celtics sit three games back of Cleveland and only half a game up on Orlando through Monday night’s games.
Boston’s status as a legit championship contender is hardly in doubt among those who bet on NBA games, but the Celtics may not be trustworthy at the sportsbook for the rest of the regular season, at least in some situations. Luckily for Boston, Wednesday’s Heat vs Celtics line is a positive situation for them. Firstly, they were embarrassed by the Bucks Sunday night and have too much pride to let that happen again. Secondly, Rajon Rondo is still finding his rhythm after returning from injury and should improve with each game going forward.
Lastly, the Heat, even with Dwyane Wade setting the world on fire (35.8 points, 9.9 assists per game since the All-Star break), are a flat-out weak road team, having lost four of their last five and 19 of 31 overall away from American Airlines arena this season. Even a banged-up Celtics squad should be superior on Wednesday. Bet on Boston.
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Craig Parsons is an avid sports fan, but his true love has always been basketball. Too short to realize his dream of playing in the NBA, he did the next best thing: sports betting and covering basketball for a living. Thoughts or questions? Email Comments@BetOnline.com.
