NBA Finals Game 1 is finally here. It was a long road to get to the point, but the league took the best precautions and the majority of the players bought in. Now we are about to be witness to one of the most unique NBA Finals in history. The following NBA Finals Game 1 betting preview will make note of the best NBA odds and NBA picks to make for Heat – Lakers, along with the best prop bet of the night.
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Heat vs. Lakers NBA Finals Game 1 Info
Miami Heat (44-29, 29-7 Home) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (52-19, 25-10 Home)
Date:Â Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020
Time:Â 9 p.m. EST
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Lake Buena Vista, FL
Coverage:Â ABC
Miami overcame the Boston Celtics is six games in the most competitive series the Heat have faced this postseason. Three of Miami’s four wins were by single digits, with Game 1 also going into overtime. The Heat had three different players lead a game in scoring during the series, and none of them were the team’s perceived best player, Jimmy Butler. Instead, Goran Dragic led in scoring three times, Bam Adebayo twice and rookie Tyler Herro exploded for 37 points, the most of any Heat player in the series.
The Heat are taking a more balanced approach, maximizing team basketball in a similar way to the Toronto Raptors last season. They have multiple players that can step up to lead the team offensively, which is different from how the Lakers are built.
The Lakers continue to be led by their two stars — LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Davis has led the team in scoring, averaging 28.8 points this postseason while shooting an efficient 57.1 percent. LeBron is averaging 26.7 points on 54.7 percent shooting, while also averaging 8.9 assists. These two are the majority of the Lakers’ offense, and an off game from either could be difficult to overcome.
The biggest thing to make note of for this game will be if LeBron shows up for NBA Finals Game 1. The Lakers are 1-2 in the first game of their three postseason series, and much of this is because LeBron had not been as aggressive as he needed to be. Through three games, LeBron has averaged 19.3 points. Could we see another passive Game 1 or will LeBron make sure the Lakers start 1-0?
Heat vs. Lakers NBA Odds Shopping + NBA Picks
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Heat vs Lakers across the major sports books. The odds expressed are from 12:15 p.m. EST on Sept. 30, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
Spread
Heat +4.5 (-109) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
Lakers -4.5 (-110) — BetMGM, PointsBet
Point Total
Over: 217.5 (-110) — BetMGM, PointsBet
Under: 217.5 (-109) — SugarHouse, BetRivers, DraftKings
Heat vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends for NBA odds
- The Lakers lead the season series with Miami 2-0.
- Miami is 12-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 15 games.
- The total has hit the over in five of Miami’s last six games.
- The Lakers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games.
- The total has hit the over in four of the Lakers’ last five games.
Heat vs. Lakers Prop Bet
Awesemo’s Ben Rasa has his best NBA prop bet of the day here, for NBA Finals Game 1.
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