Last Updated on May 22, 2012 7:30 pm by atswins
Pacers vs. Heat Free Pick
MIAMI, FL (ATS Consultants) – This is the fifth game of the Eastern Conference semifinal. The Heat are coming off defeating the Pacers on Sunday, 101-93 on the road to tie the series at 2-2. Game 5 is set for 8pmET from Miami.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Heat as a 6.5-point favorite while the total is 180.5. The Pacers enter the game with a 48-28 overall record and are 37-36-2 Over, while the Heat are 52-23 overall and 28-45-2 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Heat opened as a 6.5-point favorite and remained there at most books. The total opened at 180.5 and remained there at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 56% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Heat. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: According to the latest NBA trends, Heat are 9-4 Over last 13 Conference Semifinals games. Pacers are 5-0 Over last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers gave up 101 points in the last game as Dwyane Wade and LeBron James combined for 70 points. The Pacers have to get back to controlling the paint, which they did in Game 3. The excitement of playing at home should lift this game to a fast-pace, higher scoring one than normal.
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