Miami at Chicago

Miami has been strong on defense all season, ranked No. 2 in the NBA in points allowed. That helps on the road where they don't have a losing mark, and the Heat is 4-0-1 ATS their last five road contests. The Heat's offense has averaged 85.5 points over the last six games, topping Indiana the last game, 89-87, allowing 41% shooting. Chicago is on a 5-11 ATS run, plus the Bulls are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. Chicago has put a renewed emphasis on defense. Following a stretch of six losses in eight games over 13 days, Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau canceled practice in favor of a team meeting. After allowing an average of 108.8 points on 50.5 percent shooting over their previous five contests, the Bulls tightened things against the Spurs and Mavericks, who combined to shoot 41.1 percent. Chicago, however, committed a season-high 24 turnovers in Dallas. Chicago is 2-8 ATS against the Eastern Conference and 4-0 UNDER the total against a team with a losing record. Miami slows it down away from home, on a 21-6 run UNDER the total on the road. Play Miami and the game to go UNDER the total.