This is a 10* NON-CONFERENCE TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER between the LA Lakers and the Miami Heat.

When the smoke clears at the end of this one, we look for this total to sail above the posted number. Miami is 4-3 and is coming off an impressive 96-76 win over the Raptors and while it's only allowed 100 points once this season, we believe the team comes in a bit complacent here, leaving the back door open for the visitors to have a productive night on the court. Offensively the Heat have been paced by Chris Bosh, who is averaging 20 points over his last three games. LA has lost six straight in this series and ten of the last 11, including seven straight in Miami. The Lakers are coming off a 99-95 loss at New York on Sunday, veteran Kobe Bryant had 18 points. This play however is based mainly on strong Over/Under trends, note that the Lakers have seen the total go OVER the number in 34 of its last 60 following a non-conference game, while Miami has seen the total sail above the posted number in 52 of its last 96 home games. Play on the OVER.

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