Pacers +7 -102: 30 units
Pacers ML +290: 5 units
Pacers Series Price +700: 5 units
I give Indy a GREAT chance at winning this series despite the tough loss in Game 1. I fully expect them to bounce back in Game 2 even though some people are calling for a letdown off the close loss.
I saw a lot of things that favor the Pacers in this series. For starters, look how hard Miami had to work in the halfcourt set to get a bucket. I know LeBron had a triple double but Paul George made things really tough on him. His length gives LeBron problems and he has the quickness to not let James blow by him. Indiana plays very good team defense and guys like Battier Chalmers and Allen struggled to get open looks because of Indy's ability to defend ball movement while still protecting the paint.
Miami needs transition buckets to get themselves going. The Pacers will kill them with their inside out game because the Heat have no answer for Hibbert and West.
I'm obviously taking a shot here with the series bet. I believe the Pacers can win this thing and anyone who knows me knows I can afford these plays given my playoff success thus far.
Go Pacers.