Lebron James and Miami are +4.5 underdogs on the Heat vs Spurs Game 2 Betting Odds
San Antonio, TX – The San Antonio Spurs landed the first punch on the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals with a punctuating 110-95 win as -5.5 home favorite. Heat vs Spurs Game 2 Betting Odds are at -4.5 with 53% of NBA Finals picks on the defending champions. Miami (66-32 SU 47-49-2 ATS) looked like vulnerable champs in the opener, with bell-cow Lebron James having one of the worst games of his career while battling leg cramps. San Antonio (75-26 SU 55-46 ATS) looked like finely tuned Ferrari’s in game one, leaving a sputtering Heat bunch in the dust early in the race. Will Miami bounce back after an off outing or fall into a deep 0-2 hole? Our NBA Finals Picks panel broke down the 8:00 PM ET tip-off. Heat vs Spurs Game 2 Betting Odds have Miami at +170 To Win (Bet $1000 to win $1700) Bet on Basketball at DIMES.EU
NBA Finals Expert Picks Analysis: San Antonio could not have played any better in game 1 with perfect execution on both ends of the floor. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s Tony Soprano like boss presence was felt throughout his team, with mistakes not a tolerated option. Miami’s overall team play for game 1 was terrible, with poor rebounding and defense the most glaring technical flaws. Despite getting their arse’s handed to them in Game 1, Miami still owns the faster more explosive team from a physical standpoint. Heat vs Spurs Game 2 Betting Odds Total is at 198.5 points
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NBA Finals Expert Predictions: The nature of the NBA, especially with excellent teams, is a “bounce back” performance after a poor performance. For whatever reason the Miami Heat just do not come out of the gate quickly when it comes to starting off a series. Lebron James and company seem to play their most aggressive basketball when they are under pressure, either circumstantial or self-imposed. Expect Miami head coach Erik Spolestra to make full use of his great depth to cover the spread in game 2.
NBA Finals Picks Play: Miami +4.5 at DIMES.EU