Bobcats-Heat Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Charlotte Bobcats and the Miami Heat meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bobcats were clawed apart 94-74 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 8-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 185.5.
D.J. Augustin had 17 points with three rebounds and four assists in the loss.
Despite getting outplayed in the fourth quarter, the Heat came away with a 105-99 victory over Oklahoma City. The Heat failed to cover the 11-point spread, but the combined 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.5.
Dwyane Wade tossed in a game-high 38 points with five rebounds and seven assists.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 2 straight games.
Miami has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 7-13 SU, 11-9 ATS
Miami: 11-9 SU, 9-10-1 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing New Orleans are 3-6
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Miami most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing Miami
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Charlotte’s last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Charlotte at New Orleans, Wednesday, December 10
Miami home to Atlanta, Friday, December 12
 

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