Chicago Bulls (+4.5) at Miami Heat (-4.5)
The Pick: Heat -4.5
Heat vs. Bulls Betting Overview
This is a banging playoff series. Both teams are physical and going about it in a business-like manner. The scene shifts to Miami for Game 3 of a tied series. The Heat have yet to lose a game in the posteason this year. The Bulls embarrassed the Heat at the United Center in Game 1 and the Heat started to run away with the Game 2. This game will be played at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Sunday, May 22, 2011 and will be on TNT at 8:30 pm ET. Let’s preview each team and then check the odds to make our pick for your winning bet.
Miami Heat News and Betting Tips for Sunday, May 22, 2011
Miami was blown away in game one by over 20 points and felt the need to grab the Bulls by the horn and turn things around. The Heat turned it up a notch and used a stifling defense to limit Chicago to 29 points in the second half of the game. LeBron James and Dwayne Wade got out of their funk in Game 1 to bust open for 53 points on 20 for 37 shooting from the field. : James’ 12-for-21 effort in Game 2 was his best shooting performance of the playoffs. Udonis Haslem scored 13 points from the bench. The major obstacle for the Heat was that they turned the ball over 15 times in the game.
Chicago Bulls News and Betting Tips for Sunday, May 22, 2011
Game 2 was a disaster for the Bulls as they fired 34% from the field in the game. From beyond the arc they only made 3 shots out of 20 tries and misfired on 10 free throws in the game. Bulls guard and league MVP Derrick Rose went 0 for 3 from the 3-point line to add insult to his game. Taj Gibson produced in the fourth quarter with 10 points as Carlos Boozer was horrible for the night with seven points and eight rebounds.
Our Bulls vs. Heat Pick and Predictions
Now that the series is even, both teams now know what to expect. Joakim Noah has to control the boards from a soft rebounder like Chris Bosh. Derrick Rose has to hit the outside shot and be prepared for the switching defense of the Heat. LeBron James and Dwayne Wade need to keep the home crowd in the game with some dazzling play. The odds have Miami -4.5 for the game and with our bet we suggest you pick Miami to cover the spread on their home court.
Our Pick: Miami -4.5
In-depth Bulls at Heat Betting Trends
ATS Trends
| Chicago |
- Bulls are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Bulls are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 vs. NBA Southeast.
- Bulls are 29-10 ATS in their last 39 games following a ATS loss.
- Bulls are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Bulls are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 playoff games as an underdog.
- Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Bulls are 27-11 ATS in their last 38 games as a road underdog.
- Bulls are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Bulls are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games.
- Bulls are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home.
- Bulls are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 games following a S.U. loss.
- Bulls are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games as an underdog.
- Bulls are 37-17-2 ATS in their last 56 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Bulls are 37-17 ATS in their last 54 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
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| Miami |
- Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as a favorite.
- Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Conference Finals games.
- Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.
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OU Trends
| Chicago |
- Over is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Under is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Over is 10-2 in Bulls last 12 playoff games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 12-3-1 in Bulls last 16 playoff games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
- Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Under is 9-4 in Bulls last 13 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
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| Miami |
- Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Heat last 5 playoff games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Heat last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 10-1 in Heat last 11 Conference Finals games.
- Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 vs. NBA Central.
- Over is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Over is 6-2 in Heat last 8 overall.
- Over is 6-2 in Heat last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Heat last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 5-2 in Heat last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Under is 7-3-1 in Heat last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
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Head to Head
- Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
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