<strong> Miami Heat vs. Portland Trailblazers Point Spread - Pick</strong>
<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> MIA +5 / PORT -5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 207
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF
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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
Miami Heat: 22-7 SU / 13-16 ATS
Portland Trailblazers: 24-5 / 18-11 ATS
<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
Miami Heat: 95.58
Portland Trailblazers: 96.24
<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. MIA is 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games following a S.U. loss.
2. MIA is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
3. PORT is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
4. PORT is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
MIA
LeBron James SF - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
Chris Andersen PF - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
Ray Allen SG - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
Dwyane Wade SG - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
PORT
LaMarcus Aldridge PF - Dec 26: Day-To-Day
Mo Williams PG - Dec 26: Day-To-Da
<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
The Heat may be way shorthanded tonight and the Blazers will take advantage and win and cover at home.
<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Blazers -5
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<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> MIA +5 / PORT -5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 207
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF
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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
Miami Heat: 22-7 SU / 13-16 ATS
Portland Trailblazers: 24-5 / 18-11 ATS
<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
Miami Heat: 95.58
Portland Trailblazers: 96.24
<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. MIA is 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games following a S.U. loss.
2. MIA is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
3. PORT is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
4. PORT is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
MIA
LeBron James SF - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
Chris Andersen PF - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
Ray Allen SG - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
Dwyane Wade SG - Dec 27: Day-To-Day
PORT
LaMarcus Aldridge PF - Dec 26: Day-To-Day
Mo Williams PG - Dec 26: Day-To-Da
<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
The Heat may be way shorthanded tonight and the Blazers will take advantage and win and cover at home.
<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Blazers -5
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