Best NBA Player Prop Bets for Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics - Game 5, May 25
What kind of performances can we expect on Thursday from Max Strus, Grant Williams, and Bam Adebayo? Follow along as our NBA betting expert, Nick Galaida, breaks down three of his favorite NBA prop bets for today — Thursday, May 25, 2023. Get all of Nick’s picks, including more NBA player props, at ScoresandOdds.
After failing to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals at home on Tuesday, the Miami Heat will try once again to finish off the Boston Celtics tonight on the road. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST on TNT.
Despite holding a 3-1 series advantage, the Heat are listed as 8.5-point underdogs on the spread this evening. The total is set at over/under 215 points.
We are 91-76-1 on player prop recommendations to begin these NBA Playoffs. For those who would prefer to attack the player prop market rather than a side or total, we have three leans below for tonight’s action!
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NBA Player Props – Celtics vs. Heat, May 25, 2023
- Max Strus o16.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Grant Williams o10.5 points + rebounds
- Bam Adebayo more than 30.0 points + rebounds + assists
Max Strus o16.5 points + rebounds + assists (-125), BetMGM
Max Strus has been inconsistent during these playoffs, but the absence of Gabe Vincent tonight, on top of Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo still being out, creates a major void for the Miami Heat. According to props.cash, Strus has posted at least 27 points + rebounds + assists in two of his last three games played with both Vincent and Herro on the sidelines. Strus should have every opportunity tonight to hit the over at this market number.
Grant Williams o10.5 points + rebounds (-110), BetMGM
In each of the last three games, Grant Williams has played at least 26 minutes. In those contests, he is shooting 65.0% from the floor and has scored 12 points or more twice. Tonight, he returns home, where he will have the energy of the home fans behind him. Williams is a good bet for seven shot attempts and close to 30 minutes of playing time on Thursday. If his opportunity holds firm again in Game 5, he should have a great opportunity to eclipse this market number for the third consecutive game.
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Bam Adebayo more than 30.0 points + rebounds + assists, PrizePicks
Playing at home in Game 3 and Game 4, Bam Adebayo struggled mightily, scoring only 23 points and collecting eight rebounds across two games. Comparatively, Adebayo had 22 points and 17 rebounds in Game 2 alone at TD Garden. In the series opener, Adebayo was incredibly effective as well, scoring 20 points while collecting eight rebounds and dishing out five assists. Expect Adebayo to return to form in Game 5 with a nice all-around performance.
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