This pick was released to clients on August 20, 2020 at 12:23PM ET.
img NBA

Miami vs. Indiana

August 20, 2020
img1:00 PM Eastern
Premium Pick

The Indiana Pacers finished just ahead of the Miami Heat and are competing in the NBA 1st Round as the #4 overall seed. The Heat enter as the #5 seed, but I think those numbers don't identify as to how good this Miami team really is. The Pacers are an injured team, and while they finished 4th best in the league, I don't think they are the 4th best Eastern Conference team in the playoffs. Jimmy Butler was the difference in Game 1 and would suspect he will also be in Game 2. The Pacers are without Sabonis, and Olidipo is not at 100% yet, and the Pacers are going to have a tough time overcoming the injuries. Make the play on Miami.

1 unit on Miami -4 (-115) (risk 1 to return 1.87)
Result:
WIN
Final
1
2
3
4
F
Miami Heat img
22
29
37
21
109
Indiana Pacers
24
22
31
23
100
consensus consensus
odds odds
 
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING

Get my free NBA picks and predictions.

Join 409,399 Subscribers!