Chicago at Miami

A pair of outstanding defensive teams meet in Miami. Chicago is sixth in the NBA in field goal shooting defense, allowing 43.7% shooting. Miami is home from a long trip, and the UNDER is 11-5 in the Heat's last 16 home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Miami can play great defense, too, 11th in the NBA in points allowed. Miami is on a 4-1 run UNDER the total. They come off a win at Utah Friday night, 100-95, after playing five straight road games, as well as seven of the last eight away. Miami is 6-0 UNDER the total after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game, and this shapes up as a defensive battle in the East. Play Chicago/Miami UNDER the total.