Bulls vs Heat: East Bubble War Upset Alert?
A battle for Eastern Conference positioning unfolds tonight as the Chicago Bulls (39-43) take on the Miami Heat (46-36) at the FTX Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM ET. Both teams are riding two-game winning streaks, but the Heat (-124) are favored by 1.5 points. Can the Bulls pull off an upset against the favored Heat, or will Miami extend their winning streak? Get our Bulls vs Heat prediction to see who emerges victorious in this key matchup.
Bulls vs Heat Prediction Odds
| BET | Chicago Bulls (CHI) | Miami Heat (MIA) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +104 | -124 |
| Spread | +1.5 | -1.5 |
| Total | 205.5 | |
Bulls vs Heat Betting Prediction
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls are facing the Heat today, entering the matchup as 1.5-point underdogs with a mixed record of 19-30 as underdogs this season. With a 39-43 overall and standing 9th in the Eastern Conference, they are just behind the Central Division’s top teams. Currently, the Bulls are on a streak, having beaten the spread in their last three games and holding an ATS record of 41-40. Despite losing narrowly to the Knicks 120-119 as per NBA scores, where they exceeded expectations as 13.5-point underdogs, Chicago has shown resilience, especially on the road with a 19-22 record. Scoring averages on the road are nearly identical to their home games, tallying 109.7 points per game compared to 109.8 at home.
Defensively, the Bulls are middle-of-the-pack, ranked 16th for points allowed, giving up an average of 113.7 points per game, with road games seeing a slight increase to 115.8. They are proficient in creating turnovers, ranking 10th for steals at 7.8 per game but struggle defensively against three-point shooting, ranking 29th in the NBA. The team’s rebounding is steady, with an average of 43.8 per game, placing them 14th overall. DeMar DeRozan has been a key offensive player, averaging 33.2 points in his last four outings and hitting 55.6% from the field. Meanwhile, Coby White has contributed 19.1 points per game, peaking at 19.8 over his last five. As for today’s game, the Bulls are looking to improve their NBA team rankings, with a season O/U record of 44-37-1, suggesting a high-scoring trend as they face the Heat.
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat face the Bulls as 1.5-point favorites, sporting a solid 35-13 record as favorites this season with a 22-19 straight-up home record. They’ve clinched their last two home games and four in a row overall, with a scoring margin of +5.4 points. Despite this, they’ve struggled ATS at home with a record of 16-25 and are 23-22 ATS as favorites. Miami’s scoring averages 110.1 points per game, slightly better at home with 112.1. Their defense ranks 3rd in the NBA, allowing 108.4 points per game, tightening to 106.6 on the road. In their last five games, they’ve held opponents to 109 points per game, excelling at defending the three-point line with only 28.5% allowed.
Recently, Miami defeated the Raptors 118-103, solidifying their 8th place in the Eastern Conference. This victory reflects their NBA standings and affects NBA betting lines. Despite missing key players like Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, Miami’s defense remains tight. Tyler Herro is stepping up, averaging 21.8 points on 46.6% shooting over the last five games. Bam Adebayo, likely to play despite a back issue, remains a strong rebounder. Miami’s defense not only limits points but also free throws, ranking 3rd in the league for the fewest allowed. This defensive prowess is key as they prepare for the Bulls, impacting NBA betting lines and predictions.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 205.5 -110
- ML: Bulls +104
- ATS: Bulls +1.5
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Game Information
- Game: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami FL
- Date: Friday, April 19th 7:00 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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