Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 02/10/2020, 07:09  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 02/10/2020 at 08:09 in Basketball Predictions

Game one of the NBA Finals was a great one for the LA Lakers as they went 1-0 up in this best-of-seven series against the Miami Heat. The Lakers trailed by 13 points midway through the first quarter. That lead didn't last long though and the Lakers were dominant in the second and third quarters as they built up a 32 point lead. The Heat fought back but the Lakers still won that opening game by 18 points. Anthony Davis was in top form scoring 34 points with LeBron James also making a major contribution with 13 rebounds.

The bad news for Miami has continued with some bad injury problems ahead of this second match. Both Goran Dragic and Ban Adebayo are doubtful for this match. Jimmy Butler also had to play most of the first match with a twisted ankle. If the Heat are without key players then the chances of the Lakers getting another convincing win here and going 2-0 up with five to play will be high. The Lakers have played 16 games so far in these play-offs and only lost three of them. A bet on the Lakers to win this match and be ahead at both half and full time is the suggested wager to make.