HEAT: (-5, O/U 178) Miami made the necessary plays in the 2nd half of Game 3 to pull away from Chicago, a game that had been very close until the final quarter. The Heat won 96-85 SU, their 2nd consecutive double digit win. Miami is now just 2 wins away from making it to the NBA Finals. In their back to back wins, defense has been the main staple of the Heat. Miami is allowing just 80 PPG over their past 2 meetings with Chicago. F Chris Bosh was outstanding in Game 3, as he had a game high 34 points. Bosh was incredibly efficient offensively, as he attempted just 18 field goals, making 13 of them. F LeBron James had 22 points, a team high 10 assists, and 6 rebounds in the Game 3 victory. Miami is 37-11 SU and 20-27 ATS in home games this season. The Heat are 6-4 ATS as a home favorite between 3.5 and 6 points this year. Miami is 8-5 ATS in all playoff games this year. The Heat are 13-6 ATS after allowing 85 points or fewer in their previous game. The Heat are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as the listed favorite. Miami is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. The Heat are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Miami is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a winning road record. The Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Conference Finals games. Miami is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a SU win. The Heat are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 Tuesday games.

Projected Score: 88