NBA Finals 2020 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat Game One: Predictions, picks and bets

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‍Predictions based on 10,000+ simulations

After an almost 12 month season, the NBA Finals have arrived with the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Miami Heat.

LeBron James is seeking his fourth title with his third different team, whilst Jimmy Butler is out to prove the world wrong by winning his first chip.

We’ve been running our model over the matchup to figure out how Game One will go down. As you’ll see in our NBA Bet Hub predictions, we’ve got the Lakers taking an early series lead in what should be a close game👇

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💪 Spread

The opening line for this one has been set at 5.0 which feels about right. Check out where our model sees value in a spread bet 👇  

💵 Moneyline

The Lakers are hot favorites both for Game One and for the series as a whole. LA has the best two players in this series, but the Heat’s depth could mean they offer the best ML value at plus money.

🚀 Over/Under

Both teams have made their way to the Finals on the back of strong, balanced lineups on both ends of the floor. Will Game One see offense or defense reign supreme?

🏀 Dimers' take-out

An all-important Game One here with both teams only having dropped three games each in the playoffs so far. Look for a tight game from wire-to-wire with both the Lakers and Heat keen to gain an early advantage. If you’re keen for some action, check out our reviews of the sportsbooks in your state, here.

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*Odds and probabilities correct at time of publishing.