Miami at Portland

No team in the NBA has been as big as a surprise as the Portland Trailblazers. Everyone keeps waiting for this team to implode, but with a 24-5 record on the season, and rising stars in Damian Lillard, and DeMarcus Aldridge, the fall is not going to occur. The Heat has injury issues with Wade, Allen and Anderson all questionable, and coming back on no rest against a team that is going to bring it is not a good spot for Miami. Portland has shined this year after losing a game ATS, going 9-1 straight-up in that situation. In the Eric Spoelstra era, the Heat have really struggled on the road vs. good passing teams like Portland. In road games vs. teams that average 23+ assists per game, the Spoelstra-led Heat are just 12-25 straight-up! While they may not cover this spread, I like Portland ot find a way to win this very important game. Take Portland on the moneyline.