Miami vs. Boston

A pair of outstanding defensive teams clash in a game that Boston must win or its season is over. Miami is No. 3 in the postseason defensively in points allowed after being seventh during the regular season, and they are sixth at defending beyond the arc. Miami is 30-14 UNDER the first-half total when attempting to close out a playoff series. Boston has been No. 1 in the postseason defensively in points-allowed after being fourth in the regular season. They are also tops in playoff field goal shooting (41.3%) and three-point shooting defense (31.1%). The Celtics are on a 31-11 run UNDER the first-half total in playoff games, plus 43-24 UNDER the first-half total when avenging a loss to the same opponent. The wagering value is on an intense defensive battle in the early going. Play Miami and Boston to stay UNDER the total in the first half.