NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks meet at Philips Arena.

Miami is favored by 2 and the total is posted at 188 1/2.

Last time out for Miami, they were a 118-83 winner as they battled the Pacers at home. The Heat covered in the match as a 7.5-point favorite, while 201 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Hawks were a 76-74 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Bulls. They covered the 10?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (150) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Miami: Team record: 6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Indiana are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Atlanta: Team record: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 13 games at home is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Charlotte are 4-6 After playing Chicago are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Miami at New Jersey, Saturday, January 7 Atlanta at Charlotte, Friday, January 6

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

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The Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Last time out for Miami, they were an 86-83 loser as they battled the Mavericks on the road. The Heat earned a push in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 169 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Dallas are 7-3 After playing Dallas are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Dallas: Team record: 57-25 SU, 43-37-2 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Miami is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games

When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing are 8-2 After playing are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Miami home to Dallas, Sunday, June 12 Dallas at Miami, Sunday, June 12

NBA Finals Game #5 Preview: Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks

Pointspread: Dallas -3

Over/Under: 186.5

The Miami Heat will look to win their second road game in-a-row this Tuesday night to try and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in Game 4 of their best-of-seven NBA Finals matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

Miami was able to preserve an 88-86 win over the Mavericks this past Sunday night as a 2 ½-point road underdog when Dirk Nowitzki?s jumper in the closing seconds missed the mark. The victory raised the Heat?s record to 5-3 on the road in these playoffs both straight-up and against the spread. The total stayed ?under? the 188.5 point total and has now stayed ?under? in five of the eight games.

LeBron James has grabbed most of the headlines for Miami this postseason, but Game 3 was Dwyane Wade?s turn to shine as he poured in a team-high 29 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead the way. James finished the night with 17 points and nine assists. The Heat shot 43.6 percent from the floor and outscored Dallas in the paint 40-22.

You cannot fault Nowitzki for Sunday night?s loss as once again he led the team in scoring with 34 points and rebounds with 11. Shawn Merion struggled from the floor shooting 4-for-12 and Mavericks as a whole went 8-for-21 from three-point range. They did have a 42-36 edge in total rebounds and converted on 81.5 percent of their free-throws, but still came up a few points short in the end.

The loss in Game 3 dropped Dallas to 13-5 SU and 13-4-1 ATS. It is 7-2 SU at home this postseason and 6-3 ATS. The total has gone ?over? in five of its nine home games and is 9-8-1 overall, but has stayed ?under? in three of its last four games.

Three games into this series, these teams have had the chance to get to know one another pretty well. This game hinges Miami?s ability to contain Nowitzki and force Dallas into taking bad shots. Once again, things come down to the final buzzer, but this time the Mavericks? all-everything power forward wins the game by draining the final shot.

NBA Finals Betting Preview-Game 4: Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks

Pointspread: Dallas -3

Over/Under: 187

The 2011 NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks shifts from the American Airlines Arena in Miami to the American Airlines Center in Dallas this upcoming Sunday for Game 3 with the best-of-seven series knotted at one game apiece. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

Miami will spend the next two days trying to figure out how it blew a 15-point lead with less than eight minutes play in a 95-93 loss in Thursday?s Game 2 as a 4.5 point home favorite. The Heat?s collapse was their first loss at home in the playoffs after nine straight wins. They have not been nearly as dominant on the road with a 4-3 record both straight-up and against the spread. The total has stayed ?under? in four of the seven games.

Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 36 points and LeBron James added 20 points, but this series is coming down to a battle of the boards as Miami won the first round 46-36, but was outrebounded 41-30 in Thursday?s meltdown.

Dallas?s dramatic rally raised its overall record in the playoffs to 13-4 SU and a very profitable 13-3-1 ATS. It is 7-1 SU at home this postseason and 6-2 ATS. The total has gone ?over? in five of its eight home games and is 9-7-1 overall.

Dirk Nowitzki has been ?as advertised? with a game-high 27 points and eight rebounds in Game 1 and 24 points in Thursday?s comeback including scoring the final nine points of the game to steal the win and tie the series at 1-1. Shawn Merion also came up big in a supporting role with 20 points and eight rebounds and Jason Terry added 16 points and five assists off the bench.

Another key to Thursday?s win besides dominating the boards was Dallas?s ability to improve its shooting from the floor from 37.3 percent on Tuesday night to 48 percent in Game 2.

Turning to Sunday?s game, the Mavericks will use this tremendous shift in momentum along with raucous support of the home-town crowd to take a 2-1 edge in this series.

NBA Finals Betting Preview- Game 3: Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks

The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 187.

The Mavericks were a 100-96 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Thunder. They failed to cover the 6.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (196) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Miami won its last outing, an 83-80 result against the Bulls on May 26. The Heat covered in that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 163 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Dallas: Team record: 57-25 SU, 43-37-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 10-0 After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing are 4-6 After playing Chicago are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Dallas at Miami, Thursday, June 2 Miami home to Dallas, Thursday, June 2

NBA Finals Game #1 Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat

The Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 179.

The Heat were an 85-75 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Bulls. They covered the 2.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (160) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Chicago: Team record: 62-20 SU, 50-31-1 ATS

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games when playing Miami

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Miami are 7-3 After a loss are 9-1

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Chicago at Miami, Tuesday, May 24 Miami home to Chicago, Tuesday, May 24

NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat

The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 2-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game's total is sitting at 180.

Miami won its last outing, a 97-87 result against the Celtics on May 11. The Heat managed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point favorite, while the 184 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Bulls were a 93-73 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Hawks. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (166) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Chicago are 4-6 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Chicago: Team record: 62-20 SU, 50-31-1 ATS

is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against Miami is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Miami

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Miami at Chicago, Wednesday, May 18 Chicago home to Miami, Wednesday, May 18

NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 99-90 loser as they battled the Heat on the road. The Celtics failed to cover in the match as a 5-point underdog, while 189 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Boston: Team record: 56-26 SU, 38-42-2 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 25 games

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston home to Miami, Saturday, May 7 Miami at Boston, Saturday, May 7

NBA Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

In their last action, Boston was a 101-89 winner on the road against the Knicks. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (190) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Heat were a 97-91 winner in their most recent outing at home against the 76ers. They failed to cover the 11-point spread as favorites, while the total score (188) made winners of OVER bettors.

Boston: Team record: 56-26 SU, 38-42-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing New York are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston at Miami, Tuesday, May 3 Miami home to Boston, Tuesday, May 3

NBA Playoffs Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

Pointspread: Miami -10.5

Over/Under: 186

The Philadelphia 76ers, fresh off their first win in this series, head back to South Beach this Wednesday night for Game 5 of their first round, best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff matchup with the Miami Heat. Game time from the American Airlines Arena is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

Philadelphia has showed tremendous guts and determination in this series, but it has only resulted in one win against Heat in the first four games. This past Sunday it came away with an 86-82 victory as a 5 ½-point home underdog after closing out the game with a 10-0 run. The 76ers covered as a 10 ½-point road underdog in Game 1, but failed to cover the spread in games two and three.

Jrue Holiday leads Philadelphia in scoring with 15.3 points a game and Elton Brand has had a productive series with 14 points and nine rebounds a game. The biggest bonus for the Sixers has been their production off the bench with players like Thaddeus Young, Lou Williams, and Evan Turner each coming up big at various times in the first four games.

Miami has only one blowout in this series, a 94-73 win as a nine-point home favorite in Game 2 and has gotten off to slow starts in each of the other three games. It needed a late fourth quarter rally in last Thursday?s 100-94 victory as a 4 ½-point road favorite to take the 3-0 lead in this series.

The Heat continue to roll behind its Big Three. LeBron James leads the team in points with 26.3 and rebounds with 10.3 a game. Wade is second in scoring with 21.3 points and Chris Bosh has averaged 19.3 points and 8.5 rebounds over the four games. The Heat have outscored Philly by an average of eight points and have a +6.75 edge in rebounds.

Sixers? head coach Doug Collins will have his team ready for this game, but the disparity in talent between the two is just too great to overcome. Miami wraps things up tonight with the win, but stick with Philly to keep things close enough to cover with the 10 ½ points.

NBA Playoffs- Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 9-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total is sitting at 190.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 97-89 loser on the road against the Heat. They covered the 10.5?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (186) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Philadelphia: Team record: 41-41 SU, 46-35-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 18 games when playing Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Miami are 4-6 After playing Miami are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing are 7-3 After playing are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Philadelphia home to Miami, Thursday, April 21 Miami at Philadelphia, Thursday, April 21

NBA Playoff Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat

The division rival Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 190½.

The Heat were a 100-77 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Celtics. They covered the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (177) made winners of UNDER bettors.

The Hawks were a 115-83 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Wizards. They failed to cover the 2.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (198) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Miami: Team record: 56-24 SU, 37-42-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 13 of last 18 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Atlanta: Team record: 44-36 SU, 37-43 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Miami The total has gone UNDER in 13 of last 18 games when playing Miami

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Charlotte are 5-5 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a loss are 3-7

Next up: Miami at Toronto, Wednesday, April 13 Atlanta at Charlotte, Wednesday, April 13

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 8-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 205½.

The Nuggets were an 85-82 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Magic. They covered the 5.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (167) made winners of UNDER bettors.

The Heat were a 106-85 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Hawks. They covered the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (191) made winners of OVER bettors.

Denver: Team record: 41-28 SU, 35-31-3 ATS

is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami

When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Miami: Team record: 47-22 SU, 32-36-1 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games at home is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Denver

When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Denver home to Toronto, Monday, March 21 Miami at Detroit, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat

Pointspread: Miami -4.5

Over/Under: 185

The Miami Heat will look to bounce back from a tough loss to Oklahoma City when they take on the Southeast rival Atlanta Hawks this Friday night at Philips Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be available on NBA League Pass.

Miami appeared to put its demons to rest with wins over the LA Lakers and San Antonio, but a 96-85 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night as a six-point home favorite once again raises more questions than answers for this team. The loss dropped the Heat to 46-22 straight-up (32-35-1 against the spread) and three games behind Boston in the Eastern Conference.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade continue to put up the points and Chris Bosh keeps pulling down the rebounds, but as a team Miami continues to blow leads and miss key shots down the stretch. Against the Thunder, it shot just 38.5 percent from the field and a woeful 17.6 percent from three-point range. The Heat are shooting 47.6 percent on the season which is the fourth-best percentage in the league.

Atlanta is 39-29 SU on the year (30-38 ATS) and in fifth-place in the East, but it is just 2-5 SU in its last seven games including a 102-87 pasting at the hands of Denver as a two-point home favorite on Wednesday night. The Hawks have not won more than three games in a row since early January.

The big three for Atlanta consists of Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, and Al Horford. Johnson leads the team with 19 points and 4.9 assists a game while Smith is averaging 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds and Horford is adding 15.7 points and a team-high 9.7 rebounds a game. The Hawks are ranked 25th in the NBA in scoring with an average of 95.5 points a game, but are ranked eighth in the league in points allowed; giving up an average of 95.1.

These two teams have split this season with the Heat winning the first game 89-77 as an 8 ½-point home favorite and the Hawks winning the last game 93-89 in overtime as a 5 ½-point road underdog. Stick with Miami to break the tie with an outright win, but take the Hawks to keep it close enough to cover with the points.

 

NBA Betting Preview: Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks

The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game's total is sitting at 202½.

Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 116-89 result against the Wizards on March 14. The Thunder covered in that game as an 8.5-point favorite, while the 205 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Heat were a 110-80 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Spurs. They covered the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (190) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Oklahoma City: Team record: 43-23 SU, 35-31 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Charlotte are 5-5 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Miami: Team record: 46-21 SU, 31-35-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oklahoma City

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Oklahoma City home to Charlotte, Friday, March 18 Miami at Atlanta, Friday, March 18

 

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat

The San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total is sitting at 198½.

The Spurs were a 115-107 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Rockets. They covered the 1?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (222) made winners of OVER bettors.

Miami won its last outing, a 118-85 result against the Grizzlies on March 12. The Heat covered in that game as a 7.5-point favorite, while the 203 combined points took the game OVER the total.

San Antonio: Team record: 54-12 SU, 37-27-2 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 13 of last 14 games when playing on the road against Miami The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Miami The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Dallas are 7-3 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Miami: Team record: 45-21 SU, 30-35-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 13 of last 14 games when playing at home against San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing San Antonio is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games at home

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 2-8 After a win are 7-3

Next up: San Antonio at Dallas, Friday, March 18 Miami home to Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 16

 

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat

The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers will meet this Thursday in a clash of NBA contenders not seen since, well, the Christmas Day match up between the same two squads.

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For the duration of the 2010-11 season there has never really been any doubt as to which two franchises bear the brunt of expectations as the final playoff stretch fast approaches - until now.

Heading into the week of their big tilt, the Heat have struggled, dropping four consecutive games between Feb. 27 and Mar. 6. It is little consolation that the four games have come against top tier competition. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and company know that in order to reach the heights many thought they would, they?ll have to get through the top teams in either conference anyway.

Though the Heat prevailed in their December game against the Lakers - quite convincingly in fact (96-80) - the Lakers have flourished of late while Miami looks desperate to pick up the pieces of a scrambled season.

Winners of seven straight at the end of February and into early March, the Lakers are closing in on the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks for the top spot in the Western Conference. According to Bodog?s online sportsbook, the Lakers have league-best 3/1 odds of winning the NBA championship.

Though there are a number of worthwhile title candidates in San Antonio (5/1), Dallas (12/1) and even Boston (9/2) and Chicago (9/1), the only real test for the Lakers, in the eyes of oddsmakers, is Miami, also with 3/1 odds.

We?ve seen the Heat go through rough spells on a number of occasions already this year, but they consistently seem to find ways to iron out their problems. Is the rest of the league finally figuring out how to stop their three-headed monster?

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Surging Lakers Take On Struggling Heat in Potential Finals Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

Portland won its last outing, an 89-85 result against the Magic on March 7. The Trail Blazers covered in that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 174 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Heat were an 87-86 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Bulls. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (173) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 36-27 SU, 31-28-4 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Charlotte are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Miami: Team record: 43-20 SU, 28-34-1 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Portland is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of last 16 games when playing at home against Portland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After playing Chicago are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Portland at Charlotte, Friday, March 11 Miami home to LA Lakers, Thursday, March 10

 

 

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat

The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 188.

In their last action, Chicago was an 89-81 winner on the road against the Magic. They covered the 2?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (170) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Heat were a 125-95 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Spurs. They failed to cover the 2.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (220) made winners of OVER bettors.

Chicago: Team record: 42-18 SU, 37-22-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 12 games when playing Miami

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing New Orleans are 4-6 After playing Orlando are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

Miami: Team record: 43-19 SU, 28-33-1 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 12 games when playing Chicago is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Portland are 4-6 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Chicago home to New Orleans, Monday, March 7 Miami home to Portland, Tuesday, March 8

 

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat