Thursday NBA Playoffs Odds
(The Spread) – The Chicago Bulls have no room for error now as they host Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, who are one win away from the NBA Finals.
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Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Bulls 3-point favorites at the United Center, while the over-under is set at 179.5 in the matchup of the two defensive-minded squads. Tipoff is slated for 8:30PM EST.
There were many instances in Game 4 in which it looked as though Chicago would even the series at 2-2, but instead the Heat outscored the Bulls 22-17 in the fourth quarter and 16-8 after it went to overtime. That all led to a 101-93 victory for Miami and a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. LeBron James led the Heat effort with 35 points, six assists, and six rebounds. Luol Deng paced the Bulls with 20 points and eight rebounds.
Trends: Miami is 8-6 against the spread and 9-6 straight up versus Chicago over the last three seasons. Nine of 15 games in this series have gone under the total over the last three seasons.
NBA Public Betting Information: Of the over 2,800 wagers on tonight’s game, 51% of the betting public has put their money on the Miami Heat at +3 to cover the spread. But this information is subject to change so make sure you click the link provided to get updated betting info.
NBA Opening Odds for Thursday, May 26, 2011
519 Miami Heat +3 (179.5)
520 Chicago Bulls -3
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