Charlotte at Miami

The Miami Heat is seeking their third straight NBA Championship, and they got off to a strong start with an 11-point game one win. The Heat has averaged 102.8 points per game in the first round over the last 2+ years, so I would not be surprised to see them reach the 100-point mark here for this one. If the Heat can get to their average in this situation of 103, that would mean Charlotte would need to reach the low 80s to push this one OVER. Charlotte has scored 88 or more points in 15 straight games, and certainly look capable of producing enough in this one. They are also 19-7 to the OVER in their last 26 after a loss. The Heat are riding a 10-2 mark to the OVER in their last 12 vs. the NBA Southeast, including four straight to the OVER vs. this Charlotte team. Play on the OVER.