March Madness Betting Trends: Steve Makinen’s Top Edges for Friday’s First-Round Games
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Key Points:
- The Lakers secured a 134-126 victory over the Miami Heat despite playing their third game in four nights and traveling late, with Luka Doncic scoring an impressive 60 points in 38 minutes.
- Los Angeles has now won eight consecutive games, improving to a 45-25 record and holding a 2-game lead over the Timberwolves for the third seed in the Western Conference.
- Since February 28, the Lakers have gone 11-1, ranking first in the NBA for raw offensive rating and fifth for raw defensive rating, showcasing a dominant performance streak.
- Friday's NBA schedule features only six games, with Hawks vs. Rockets being the sole nationally televised matchup on NBA TV; Zach Cohen provides daily Best Bets
