NBA Playoffs Betting – Game 3 – Bulls at Heat Odds. The Eastern Conference finals move to Miami for Games 3 and 4 with the series tied at 1-1 and it will be the Heat who is favored in NBA playoffs betting. The Bulls won Game 1 in a convincing fashion but the Heat bounced back and dominated the Bulls in the fourth quarter of Game 2 to win by ten points. Make your NBA playoffs bet right now at Sbgglobal.
James & Wade Combine for 53
In Game 1 the Bulls really shut down Miami’s two superstars as James had just 15 points while Wade had 18. Chicago did not contain either one of them in Game 2 as James poured in 29 points while Wade added 24. The two combined for 19 rebounds in the game and they really took over in the fourth quarter. The Bulls and Heat were actually tied late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 before James took over. Chicago only scored two points in the last four and a half minutes while James ripped the Bulls defense apart.
Bulls on the Road
Chicago was a good road team this season but not nearly as good as they were at home. In the regular season the Bulls were 36-5 at home and 26-15 on the road. Chicago does have the ability to win on the road and it is also worth noting that they will be getting points in Games 3 and 4. Chicago is not an underdog that often so they are always worth a look when making an NBA bet if they are getting points.
Miami -5.5, total 178.5
The Heat is solid favorites in Game 3 on Sunday. Miami was a 2-point underdog in each of the first two games but now they are laying 5.5 points at home. The Heat was 30-11 at home this season straight up in the regular season but they were not a good team vs. the odds as they went just 16-25. Miami has been better in NBA playoffs betting at home than they were in the regular season as they are 3-1 ATS in their four home games in the playoffs. The total on Game 3 continues to drift lower based on the two teams combining for just 160 points in Game 2.