The Heat seem to be in a bit more danger than they originally expected without the services of Chris Bosh. After a dominating performance in game one, the Heat felt secure enough about handling the Pacers in game two and the rest of the series for that matter. But, as we all witnessed in game two, it did not work out that way, as Indiana clawed their way to a 78-75 victory to even up the series at one game apiece.

The bad news for the Pacers is even though Bosh is out for the Heat, they still have to deal with Wade and James. Not to mention they committed 17 turnovers in game two (32 for the series) and nearly put themselves in jeopardy of being down 2-0 in the series. Luckily for them, they hung on for the win, but I am not so sure they have the momentum – even if they are playing at home the next two games.

Bottom Line:
The Pacers still need to solve LeBron James and Dwayne Wade to win this series or else they will be knocked out of the playoffs in five games.

For game three, the Oddsmakers have listed the Heat as a -2 point road favorite, while posting the over/under total at 180.5.

Betting Trends For This Game:
The Heat have stayed under the posted total in 7 of their last 8 games played on the road.

The Pacers are 2-4 against the spread in their last 6 games played at home.

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The Lakers come into this game two matchup with something to prove after being absolutely humiliated by the Thunder in game one. Winning one game is just that – winning one game. We all know you have to win four to win a series, but if nothing else the Thunder made a statement and now can take control of this series by beating the Lakers once again tonight.

It’s obvious the Lakers are tired – especially after coming off a brutal seven-game series in the opening round against the Nuggets. I think the Lakers realize they are old and beat up, while the Thunder are younger, more athletic and do a much better job of executing on both sides of the ball.

Needless to say the Thunder clicked on all cylinders in game one, including a team record low – four turnovers for the entire game – a mark that shattered their league leading 16.4 per game this season. The blowout win allowed for stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to get plenty of rest for this game two contest.

Bottom Line:
Plain and simple for the Lakers – if they don’t solve their own problems, they will certainly not solve the Thunder, and if that is the case, this series will be over in four games.

For game two, the Oddsmakers have listed the Thunder as a -8 point home favorite, while posting the over/under total at 195.5.

Betting Trends For This Game:
The Lakers are 2-5 against the spread in their last 7 games overall, and 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games played on the road.

The Thunder are 1-4 against the spread in its last 5 games played at home, and their final score has gone over the posted total in 4 of their last 5 games played at home.

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