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The Heat Thunder line for Game 1 of the 2012 NBA Finals had OKC as an early -4.5 favorite at Sportsbook.
Oklahoma City managed a comeback in the Western Conference Finals, beating San Antonio four straight after the Spurs had enjoyed a 20-game win streak.
Miami, meanwhile, put away the Boston Celtics Saturday night to win Game 7 and advance into the 2012 NBA Finals.
These two teams have essentially alternated wins and losses over the last 10 in this series, that includes over the past four games. Recent wins by both sides covered the current 4.5 spread.
The Heat are 0-6-1 Against The Spread in their last 7 games as an underdog.
The Heat are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 playoff games as an underdog.
Miami is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.
The Heat are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game but are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Miami is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
The Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
OKC is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Thunder are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 vs. Eastern Conference.
Oklahoma City is 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 vs. NBA Southeast.
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
