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    Thu, Oct 011:00 am UTCESPN Wide World of Sports Arena
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    Miami
    Heat
    MIA
    Last 5 ATS
    W/L17-12
    ATS19-10
    O/U14-14-1
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    Los Angeles
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    Last 5 ATS
    W/L19-10
    ATS12-16
    O/U13-16-0
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    Last 5 ATS
    17-12
    Win /Loss
    19-10
    19-10
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    12-16
    14-14-1
    Over / Under
    13-16-0
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    Think of 'Public' as the percentage of people betting on each side and 'Money' as how much money is being bet. When there's a big difference between the 'Public' and 'Money' data, it usually means that the more serious bettors (referred to as 'Sharp Money') are favoring a particular side.

    Expert Picks

    Point SpreadL.A. Lakers -4.5 -110
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    Unit1.0
    +671
    10-3-1 in Last 14 NBA ATS Picks
    +190
    3-1 in Last 4 LAL ATS Picks
    Tom's Analysis:

    Here's a fun little stat for you: Did you know that in Game One of the last 15 NBA Finals, the favorite has gone 13-2 ATS? That's not the reason I'm making this pick, but it sure as hell didn't hurt my confidence. As for why I like the Lakers here, I just don't see how the Heat match up with the size the Lakers can throw at them. The Celtics were a much better matchup for this Heat team than the Lakers will be. I'm expecting this to be a short series.

    Pick Made: Oct 01, 12:07 am UTC
    Point SpreadL.A. Lakers -4.5 -110
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    Unit1.0
    +1219
    55-39-1 in Last 95 NBA ATS Picks
    +461
    9-4 in Last 13 LAL ATS Picks
    Josh's Analysis:

    The Heat have made an impressive run to the NBA Finals and this should be a competitive series. Even so, Los Angeles won both regular-season meetings, including a win in Miami that halted the Heat's 11-game home win streak to start the season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis appear to be a matchup problem for their Miami counterparts, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. The Lakers' duo had 112 combined points, 31 rebounds and 26 assists in the two games, while Miami's stars combined for 68 points, 30 rebounds and 15 assists. Look for an inspired Lakers team to control Game 1.

    Pick Made: Sep 30, 11:39 pm UTC
    Money LineMiami +165
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +902
    38-26-4 in Last 68 NBA Picks
    +233
    15-12 in Last 27 NBA ML Picks
    +505
    7-4 in Last 11 LAL ML Picks
    Tim's Analysis:

    The Lakers have the two best players in this series, but the Heat have the next four. I think Anthony Davis has his hands full with Bam Adebayo. Los Angeles has lost two of its three series openers this postseason. I like the Heat in the series, and if they are going to win it, they must post a victory tonight.

    Pick Made: Sep 30, 10:23 pm UTC
    Point SpreadL.A. Lakers -4.5 -110
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    +270
    6-3 in Last 9 NBA ATS Picks
    +376
    28-22-1 in Last 51 LAL ATS Picks
    Larry's Analysis:

    Favorites have dominated Game 1 of the Finals in recent years, going 13-2 ATS. With the line ticking down in our favor, I'll back the Lakers to keep rolling and improve to 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games.

    Pick Made: Sep 30, 8:04 pm UTC
    Point SpreadMiami +4.5 -110
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    Unit1.0
    +4760
    140-84-4 in Last 228 NBA ATS Picks
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    39-26-3 in Last 68 LAL ATS Picks
    Mike's Analysis:

    The Heat are once again underdogs, which is right where they want to be. Jimmy Butler has done a great job of leading the team throughout the playoffs and they have an advantage in the coaching department with Erik Spoelstra, who was obviously LeBron James’ coach when he was a member of the Heat. They also have a talented defensive big man in Bam Adebayo, who can hang with Anthony Davis. Not only do I think the Heat keep this game close, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see them win.

    Pick Made: Sep 29, 8:26 pm UTC
    Point SpreadMiami +5 -110
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    +555
    22-15-1 in Last 38 NBA Picks
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    18-14-1 in Last 33 NBA ATS Picks
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    3-2 in Last 5 LAL ATS Picks
    Micah's Analysis:

    The Lakers were first in the NBA in field-goal percentage (48.5) this season, but the Heat have been the better team from the free-throw line, have made 197 more 3-pointers and shot 37.9 percent from long distance, which was second-best in the league. They also turn over the ball less frequently and have more assists per game. Why is Los Angeles favored by so much with no home-court advantage, especially since Miami is 12-3 SU and ATS this postseason and has recorded seven of those wins as the underdog? I’m on the Heat in Game 1.

    Pick Made: Sep 29, 5:44 pm UTC

    Team Injuries

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    Duncan Robinson
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    Tyler Herro
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    Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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    Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024
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    Kevin Love
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    Jimmy Butler
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    Josh Richardson
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    Los Angeles Lakers
    Thursday, Mar 28, 2024
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    LeBron James
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    Gabe Vincent
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    Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024
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    Anthony Davis
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    Jarred Vanderbilt
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    Saturday, Mar 23, 2024
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    Jalen Hood-Schifino
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    Christian Wood
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