<strong> Miami Heat vs. Portland Trailblazers Point Spread - Pick</strong>

<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> MIA +8.5 / PORT -8.5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 197
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF

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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
Miami Heat 15-20 / 15-19-1 ATS
Portland Trailblazers 27-8 SU / 20-14-1 ATS

<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
Miami Heat 86.23
Portland Trailblazers 96.19

<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. MIA is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
2. MIA is 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a S.U. win.
3. PORT is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
4. PORT is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.

<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
MIA
Justin Hamilton C - Jan 4: Out

PORT
Wesley Matthews SG - Jan 7: Day-To-Day
Joel Freeland C - Jan 4: Out

<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
The Blazers are a tough team to beat at home and they are 8-2 in their last 10 games overall. Take Portland to win and cover.

<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Blazers -8.5

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