**Heat at Wizards**
–Sportsbook.com installed Miami as a one-point road ‘chalk’ over Washington, with the total set at 209. This contest is scheduled to tipoff at 7:05 p.m. ET.
–Miami (49-26 straight up, 33-41 against the spread) dropped to 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS its last five games after falling to Detroit Thursday as a one-point home favorite, 95-82. The combined 177 points failed to eclipse the 187 1/2-point closing total.
–The Heat had more points in the paint, 48-34, but trailed the Pistons in fast-break points, 27-12. Guard Dwayne Wade stepped up with 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the setback, while Shaquille O’Neal added 28 and seven.
–Miami is a pedestrian 20-18 SU and 18-20 ATS on the road, winning those games by an average score of 98-97. The Heat have this lone road game sandwiched in between six home games.
–Miami has dominated this series with Washington, going 15-0 SU and 11-3-1 ATS the last 15 encounters. The Heat knocked off the Wizards March 8 as a nine-point home ‘chalk,’ 118-112, while the combined 230 points toppled the 208 1/2-point closing total. The ‘over’ has occurred the past three games in this series.
–Washington (39-36 SU, 35-37 ATS) takes the court for the first time since being dumped by Atlanta Friday night as a five-point road 'chalk,' 114-101. The combined 215 points eclipsed the 212-point closing total, ending back-to-back 'under' outings.
--The Wizards had won two games in a row SU and three consecutive ATS before their debacle versus the Hawks. Gilbert Arenas poured in 41 points in a losing effort, while Antawn Jamison added 24.
–Washington is 25-13 SU and 17-19 ATS on its home court, prevailing by an average score of 104-98. The Wizards have this lone home date sandwiched in between five road games.
–Miami currently has a 2 1/2-game lead for the second-seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs over New Jersey, while Washington is presently fifth trying to hold off Milwaukee.
–Miami forward James Posey (ankle) is ‘questionable’ versus the Wizards, while guard Jason Williams (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
**Sixers at Bulls**
–Sportsbook.com opened Chicago as a 5 1/2-point home favorite over Philadelphia, with the total listed at 199 ½. WGN will provide coverage of this contest starting at 8:35 p.m. ET. The Sixers and Bulls are currently fighting for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
–Philadelphia (34-41 SU, 33-41 ATS) saw their playoff hopes take another hit with Friday's loss to Boston as a 4 1/2-point home 'chalk,' 109-99. The combined 208 points eclipsed the 205 1/2-point closing total, enabling the 'over' to improve to 5-1 the last six games.
--Allen Iverson accounted for 37 points, while Chris Webber had 18 and 11 rebounds. The Sixers lost due to lackluster defense, allowing the Celtics to connect at a 65-percent clip late in the first half.
–Philadelphia is 13-23 SU and 15-21 ATS on the road, losing those affairs by an average score of 103-97. The Sixers begin a stretch of playing four of their next five games on the road with this contest.
–Philadelphia is just 1-4 both SU and ATS the previous five meetings with Chicago after losing Wednesday as a three-point home favorite, 99-92. The combined 191 points failed to topple the 203-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ improve to 5-2 the last seven games in this series.
–Chicago (35-40 SU, 37-38 ATS) is heating up at the right time, currently riding a four-game SU and ATS winning streak. The Bulls continued that trend with that Wednesday victory over the Sixers.
–Chicago never trailed in the game, and led by 17 points at one time. The Bulls cruised with a rebounding advantage, 47-40, while also scoring more points in the paint, 48-32. Five players reached double digits in scoring, led by Ben Gordon’s and Andres Nocioni’s 21 points.
–The Bulls are 18-19 SU and 16-21 ATS on their home court, with the ‘over’ going 20-16. Chicago, winning those affairs by an average score of 98-95, wrap up a brief two-game homestand with Tuesday’s matchup against New Jersey.
–Chicago forward Malik Allen is ‘questionable’ against the Sixers due to a hip injury.
–Sportsbook.com installed Miami as a one-point road ‘chalk’ over Washington, with the total set at 209. This contest is scheduled to tipoff at 7:05 p.m. ET.
–Miami (49-26 straight up, 33-41 against the spread) dropped to 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS its last five games after falling to Detroit Thursday as a one-point home favorite, 95-82. The combined 177 points failed to eclipse the 187 1/2-point closing total.
–The Heat had more points in the paint, 48-34, but trailed the Pistons in fast-break points, 27-12. Guard Dwayne Wade stepped up with 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the setback, while Shaquille O’Neal added 28 and seven.
–Miami is a pedestrian 20-18 SU and 18-20 ATS on the road, winning those games by an average score of 98-97. The Heat have this lone road game sandwiched in between six home games.
–Miami has dominated this series with Washington, going 15-0 SU and 11-3-1 ATS the last 15 encounters. The Heat knocked off the Wizards March 8 as a nine-point home ‘chalk,’ 118-112, while the combined 230 points toppled the 208 1/2-point closing total. The ‘over’ has occurred the past three games in this series.
–Washington (39-36 SU, 35-37 ATS) takes the court for the first time since being dumped by Atlanta Friday night as a five-point road 'chalk,' 114-101. The combined 215 points eclipsed the 212-point closing total, ending back-to-back 'under' outings.
--The Wizards had won two games in a row SU and three consecutive ATS before their debacle versus the Hawks. Gilbert Arenas poured in 41 points in a losing effort, while Antawn Jamison added 24.
–Washington is 25-13 SU and 17-19 ATS on its home court, prevailing by an average score of 104-98. The Wizards have this lone home date sandwiched in between five road games.
–Miami currently has a 2 1/2-game lead for the second-seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs over New Jersey, while Washington is presently fifth trying to hold off Milwaukee.
–Miami forward James Posey (ankle) is ‘questionable’ versus the Wizards, while guard Jason Williams (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
**Sixers at Bulls**
–Sportsbook.com opened Chicago as a 5 1/2-point home favorite over Philadelphia, with the total listed at 199 ½. WGN will provide coverage of this contest starting at 8:35 p.m. ET. The Sixers and Bulls are currently fighting for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
–Philadelphia (34-41 SU, 33-41 ATS) saw their playoff hopes take another hit with Friday's loss to Boston as a 4 1/2-point home 'chalk,' 109-99. The combined 208 points eclipsed the 205 1/2-point closing total, enabling the 'over' to improve to 5-1 the last six games.
--Allen Iverson accounted for 37 points, while Chris Webber had 18 and 11 rebounds. The Sixers lost due to lackluster defense, allowing the Celtics to connect at a 65-percent clip late in the first half.
–Philadelphia is 13-23 SU and 15-21 ATS on the road, losing those affairs by an average score of 103-97. The Sixers begin a stretch of playing four of their next five games on the road with this contest.
–Philadelphia is just 1-4 both SU and ATS the previous five meetings with Chicago after losing Wednesday as a three-point home favorite, 99-92. The combined 191 points failed to topple the 203-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ improve to 5-2 the last seven games in this series.
–Chicago (35-40 SU, 37-38 ATS) is heating up at the right time, currently riding a four-game SU and ATS winning streak. The Bulls continued that trend with that Wednesday victory over the Sixers.
–Chicago never trailed in the game, and led by 17 points at one time. The Bulls cruised with a rebounding advantage, 47-40, while also scoring more points in the paint, 48-32. Five players reached double digits in scoring, led by Ben Gordon’s and Andres Nocioni’s 21 points.
–The Bulls are 18-19 SU and 16-21 ATS on their home court, with the ‘over’ going 20-16. Chicago, winning those affairs by an average score of 98-95, wrap up a brief two-game homestand with Tuesday’s matchup against New Jersey.
–Chicago forward Malik Allen is ‘questionable’ against the Sixers due to a hip injury.