Miami at Portland

Miami is a long way from home and prefers a slower pace, #26 in the NBA in points scored and #18 in field goal shooting. Miami guard Dwyane Wade went down with a strained hamstring Saturday and does not expect to play tonight, while center Hassan Whiteside (hip) didn't play Saturday and is questionable tonight. The Heat play tough defense for this coaching staff, fourth in points surrendered and seventh in shooting allowed. Miami is 19-7 UNDER the total after a victory of 10+ points. Portland has had a strong season on defense, as well, fourth in the league in field goal shooting allowed (.446), and fifth in points allowed. Portland sits in third place in the West, two games ahead of a trio of teams vying for the No. 4 spot. The Blazers are 20-8 UNDER the total against the Eastern Conference and with so much at stake for both teams in playoff positioning, look for an all-out defensive battle. Play the UNDER.