Pick #3 - Miami Heat -4.5

I'll take my chances with the Heat as a 4.5-point road favorite against the Grizzlies on Monday. Miami is as healthy as they have been in quite some time. They just back their best player in Jimmy Butler. Guys like Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro, Haywood Highsmith and Max Strus are all listed as probable, despite showing up on the depth chart as day-to-day. Gabe Vincent and Dewayne Deadman are also questionable to play. Heat have won 4 of their last 5, including an OT win on the road against the Celtics last time out. 

The other big thing in handicapping this matchup is rest. Miami has a clear advantage in that department having not played since Friday. Memphis will not only be on no rest after a game in Detroit on Sunday, but they will be playing their 3rd game in 4 nights. Give me the Heat -4.5!  This is for the Boys from South Beach!   Let's get that money $$$!!!

Best of Luck to All!

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