The Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet in game one of the NBA Finals from the ‘bubble’ in Orlando, Florida. The Heat have been on a roll so far these playoffs, knocking off both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics to make it to the NBA Finals. The Lakers with Anthony Davis and LeBron James have steamrolled teams since the playoffs began.
With names like Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, and Duncan Robinson you might not think much of this Heat team but the way they are ‘gelling’ with Jimmy Butler behind them is a thing of beauty.
Can this underdog Miami Heat team come to play and compete against the favorites, Los Angeles Lakers? Tune into the NBA Finals, Game 1 tonight, and follow the NBA Finals action right here!
NBA Finals, Game 1
Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- When: Wednesday, September 30
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC, ESPN Deportes
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Prediction: If you have been following my picks since the playoffs, I’m a big Miami Heat fan and this won’t change going into the NBA Finals. They are great when getting points and you must take them if they do, they will always keep these games close even if they don’t win the game outright.
Bet: Miami Heat +4.5. Under 217.5
NBA Finals Playoff Schedule
Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Game 1: Wed, Sept. 30 Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 9:00 p.m. ET
Game 2: Fri, Oct 2 Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 9:00 p.m. ET
Game 3: Sun, Oct 4 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 4: Tues, Oct 6 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat, 9:00 p.m. ET
Game 5*: Fri, Oct 9 Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 9:00 p.m. ET
Game 6*: Sun, Oct 11 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 7*: Tues, Oct 13 Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers, 9:00 p.m. ET
* if necessary
NBA Odds and Betting Lines
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5). O/U: 217.5
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