Chicago at Miami

Chicago needs to keep winning to assure their playoff future but Miami doesn't want to back down here. These two teams could meet in the opening round so Miami wants to send a message. They also want to keep winning, entering the playoffs on a good streak. The Head have won 12 of their last 18 games and matchup well against the Bulls. The Heat are 9-1 straight up against Chicago over hte last three seasons, winning 60% ATS. Here in Miami, the Bulls have lost the last four and covered just one of them. Miami scores 102.6 per game at home. Chicago has performed well of late, winning seven of eight. But, they are just 2-2 ATS over their last four. Miami is 31-17 as a home favorite. Heat here.