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Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls host the Miami Heat in another highly anticipated matchup.  The Bulls pulled off a 103-82 win even after Miami lead for most of the first quarter and the two teams were tied at half time.  Despite the 21-point victory over Miami in game 1, the Bulls find themselves just 2-point favorites in game 2 of the series.  Chris Bosh’s 30 points in the opener were nowhere near enough to make up for Lebron James’ and Dwayne Wade’s struggles.  The Bulls would like to take this series “by the horns” with another BIG win and a 2-0 start to the series.  The pressure is on Miami, as they hate the prospect of having to dig out of a 2-game deficit early in the series.

Don’t let Game 1’s score guide your betting decisions.  There’s a reason why Chicago is only favored by 2.  Miami has found ways to bounce back when needed this season.  Expect to see the Heat play a little more like the team we saw in the first half of the last game.

The total for this matchup is listed at 181.

Miami Heat Betting Trends:

1. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games
2. Miami is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
3. Miami is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
4. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami’s last 14 games when playing Chicago
5. Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
6. Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
7. Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
8. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
9. Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago

Chicago Bulls Betting Trends:

1. Chicago is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
2. Chicago is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
3. Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
4. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago’s last 14 games when playing Miami
5. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago’s last 8 games when playing at home against Miami
6. Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami

Betting Trends by Bodog.com

Pick: Take the Heat +2 for a turnaround in game 2  before the Bulls head to Miami.