The latest Lakers vs. Heat odds from William Hill list Los Angeles as the seven-point favorite. The over-under for total points expected is down to 215 after opening at 217.5. Now, the model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Heat. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the NBA odds from William Hill and trends for Heat vs. Lakers:
Before finalizing any Heat vs. Lakers picks for Game 5, be sure to see the NBA predictions from SportsLine's proven computer model. With 40 seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Anthony Davis took a deep 3-pointer. The LAKERS (-334) are big money line favorites for the fifth straight contest and it’s easy to understand why. The Lakers are just one game away from clinching the NBA title and have lost a total of four playoff games during this run.
It was precisely the kind of shot the Miami Heat wanted him to take, but he fired it with confidence, just like he did when he broke the Denver Nuggets' hearts in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. When it fell through the net, the Los Angeles Lakers had a nine-point lead, which they would not relinquish.
While Miami has been fantastic, Los Angeles is the far superior team. The odds are a bit chalky so feel free to stay away from the money line if it presents too much risk; however, the Lakers can be taken with confidence as they look to close out this series in their “Black Mamba” jerseys.
Anthony Davis is one win away from his first NBA title. He believes execution will be the key if the Los Angeles Lakers expect to capture their first championship in a decade when they face the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Finals on Friday near Orlando.
“They’re going to make adjustments,” Davis said after Tuesday’s 102-96 victory by the Lakers, giving them a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven game series. “We have to be prepared for it.”
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