Miami is a great defensive team, fourth in the NBA in points allowed, 11th in field goal shooting defense, and Portland will be without Damian Lillard (abdominal injury) for the eighth straight game. Miami is 90-68 ATS on the road after a road loss. Meanwhile, struggling Portland is #27 in points surrendered, last in field goal defense allowing 48% shooting. The Blazers are 3-12 ATS as an underdog, plus 9-21 ATS at home after having lost four or five of their last six. Play Miami.
This pick was released to clients on January 05, 2022 at 11:07AM ET.
NBA
Miami at Portland
January 5, 2022
10:10 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Miami -2 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
WIN
WIN
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING
Get my free NBA picks and predictions.
Join 412,085 Subscribers!