The Miami Heat (39-22) and the Chicago Bulls (39-22) battle for the top spot in the Eastern Conference at the FTX Arena in Florida on Tuesday. The Heat have a 59.2% win probability as they seek to extend their three-game winning streak while the current line shows -3 for Miami.
BEST ODDS TO BET ON:
- Bulls vs. Heat Over/Under: 225.5 points
- Favorites: Miami Heat -3.5 (-110)
The Heat are 36-24-1 ATS after winning eight of their last nine games overall, and Miami is 20-7 at home. Miami is 4-1 SU in their last five games and has gone over in six of its last seven games against Chiago.
The Bulls are 9-1 SU in its last nine outings against an Eastern Conference opponent and are 8-3 ATS in its last 11 matches in the same conference. However, the Bulls will try to win possibly without starting center Nikola Vucedvic, who is nursing an ankle injury.
Miami takes pride in its defense, giving up only 104.77 points against opponents for fifth in the league. The Heat are also holding opponents to just 36.47% of three-pointers and 44.78% on field goals at home. The Bulls will attempt to break Miami’s defense led by DeMar DeRozan, who averages 28.3 points per game, while fellow All-Star Zach Lavine averages 2.9 three-pointers per game.
Final Predictions and Picks:
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds and Picks
Minnesota drew 37 points and nine assists from D’Angelo Russell while All-Star Karl Anthony Towns collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Timberwolves to a 119-114 victory.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls Odds and Picks
DeMar De Rozan went off for 37 points on 15-of-21 shooting while Zach Lavine had 20 points to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Atlanta Hawks, 112-108.
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