NBA Playoffs Wednesday Betting Picks - May 25, 2022

Game 5 of the ECF between the Celtics and Heat is set to be a big one, and our model is leaning towards one team in a game that's almost a pick 'em.

It's Wednesday May 25, 2022, and, as always, we've simulated today's NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times to determine where the value lies for basketball bettors across the United States.

With NBA Playoffs betting picks, probabilities, odds and predicted scores featured each and every day, check out our top plays for Wednesday's NBA game.

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NBA Picks For Wednesday May 25, 2022

Game 5: Celtics vs. Heat, 8:30PM ET

PICK: Celtics moneyline (-120)

The Eastern Conference Finals are locked at two wins apiece, with each team winning one game at home and one on the road.

But game 5 is the time for the better team to put their foot down and gain the ascendency, and that team is the Celtics.

Despite winning two games, Miami has only won 3/16 quarters played so far in the series, showing Boston has been the more consistently strong team.

Our model is picking the Celts to both win (57% probability) and cover -1.5 (52% probability), but we're playing it safe with the moneyline pick tonight!

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🏀 Projected Celtics vs. Heat Game 5 box score
✍️ Betting Preview: Celtics vs. Heat Game 5

MORE: Wednesday's NBA Player Props and Parlay

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*All odds and lines correct at time of publishing

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