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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Heat

The Chicago Bulls go head-to-head with the Miami Heat in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Side With Bulls and a Points Start

There’s a great opportunity to back the Bulls against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against the Heat, with +5 making lots of appeal at -110.

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116-113 Win for Heat in Pair’s Last Meeting

When Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat met on Thursday night, the Heat claimed a 116-113 win at United Center.

Norman Powell scored 21 points for the Heat, Bam Adebayo bagged 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 19 points and 10 rebounds. For the Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu recorded 23 points, Matas Buzelis scored 16, with Kevin Huerter racking up 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Heat have racked up three straight victories over the Bulls. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat logo Heat 26 23 0.531 119.8 118.2 1.6 15-8 11-15 3-4 13-13 6-4 1W
Bulls logo Bulls 23 25 0.479 117.6 119.7 -2.1 15-11 8-14 3-8 15-17 5-5 3L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.7 points, 43.6 rebounds, 31.2 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 48.5% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.3 points and 42.2 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.8 points, Jalen Smith 8.7 rebounds and Coby White 4.9 assists along with 3.2 (43.2%) 3-pointers made.

Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.3 points, 49.2 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 120.3 points and 47.4 rebounds.

Bam Adebayo is averaging 23.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 (42.3%) 3-pointers made, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. has an average of 4.4 assists.

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks

This expert Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the Bulls can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this NBA showdown. That makes the underdogs at +5 the best play and -110 are available.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Bulls vs Heat stats:

  • The +5 line has been covered by Bulls in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Bulls in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 6 of their last 10 games against Bulls.

Bulls +5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bam Adebayo Over 3.5 Assists +121 BetMGM logo

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. We’re happy to take the +121 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

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Pelle Larsson Under 3.5 Assists -108 BetMGM logo

Pelle Larsson (Heat) hasn't covered the 3.5 assists total in 8 of the past 10 games. We can therefore feel confident that he might fall short on the Player Assists front and there is -108 available for this prop bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls +5
Totals Under 235.5
Player Assists Bam Adebayo Over 3.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Bulls +5. We’ve also gone for Under 235.5 and Bam Adebayo (Heat) to get Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 113 - 115 Heat logo Heat

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Heat landing a 115-113 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Heat Trading at Shorter Odds Than Bulls

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Miami Heat as -204 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 67% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Chicago Bulls are trading at +172.

5 is the spread and 235.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 235.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Bam Adebayo Favorite to Get Most Points

Bam Adebayo is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -105 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

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Heat Have Won Five of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Heat have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 120.30 points per contest and giving up 118.10.

The Bulls have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 118.90 points on offense and surrendering 120.60 on defense.

The last time these teams met at Kaseya Center, the Bulls came out on top 114-109 against the Heat. In the last 10 head-to-head contests at Kaseya Center, both teams have finished with five victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Home Stats 5-5 238.40 120.30 118.10 6 4
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 5-5 239.50 118.90 120.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 34 32.05 631 299 18.6 8.8 1.7 8.6 0.3 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 47 31.03 798 180 17.0 3.8 1.7 9.1 0.7 0.7
Coby White 27 29.02 503 130 18.6 4.8 2.6 3.5 0.1 0.7

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyler Herro 11 31.69 241 30 21.9 2.7 2.2 4.7 0.5 1.0
Andrew Wiggins 45 31.31 703 129 15.6 2.9 1.8 5.0 0.9 1.2
Bam Adebayo 41 31.23 740 116 18.0 2.8 1.7 9.8 0.7 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

29 Jan NBA
Heat 116-113 Bulls
28 Jan NBA
Bulls 110-113 Pacers
26 Jan NBA
Lakers 129-118 Bulls
24 Jan NBA
Celtics 111-114 Bulls
22 Jan NBA
Bulls 120-115 Timberwolves
20 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-138 Bulls
18 Jan NBA
Nets 102-124 Bulls
16 Jan NBA
Bulls 109-112 Nets
14 Jan NBA
Jazz 126-128 Bulls
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

29 Jan NBA
Heat 116-113 Bulls
28 Jan NBA
Magic 133-124 Heat
25 Jan NBA
Heat 111-102 Suns
24 Jan NBA
Heat 147-116 Jazz
22 Jan NBA
Heat 110-127 Trail Blazers
20 Jan NBA
Heat 130-117 Kings
19 Jan NBA
Heat 112-135 Warriors
17 Jan NBA
Thunder 120-122 Heat
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
13 Jan NBA
Suns 121-127 Heat

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 30 18 0.625 117.7 112.3 5.4 19-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 5W
Celtics 30 18 0.625 116.3 109.7 6.6 15-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 21 0.58 113.7 112.4 1.3 13-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 5-5 2L
76ers 26 21 0.553 116.5 115.8 0.7 14-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 2W
Nets 13 34 0.277 107.7 114.4 -6.7 6-17 7-17 3-9 9-19 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 34 12 0.739 116.8 110.1 6.7 19-5 15-7 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 29 21 0.58 119.1 116.3 2.8 17-11 12-10 7-3 19-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 23 25 0.479 117.6 119.7 -2.1 15-11 8-14 3-8 15-17 5-5 3L
Bucks 18 28 0.391 111.8 115.8 -4 9-12 9-16 5-4 14-16 2-8 4L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 25 22 0.532 115.7 115.7 0 15-9 10-13 6-5 17-17 5-5 2W
Heat 26 23 0.531 119.8 118.2 1.6 15-8 11-15 3-4 13-13 6-4 1W
Hawks 24 26 0.48 117.1 118.1 -1 9-14 15-12 4-3 12-17 5-5 1L
Hornets 21 28 0.429 116.3 114.8 1.5 9-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 5W
Wizards 12 35 0.255 112.2 122.7 -10.5 8-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 2-8 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 11 0.776 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 17-6 7-3 29-7 6-4 1L
Nuggets 33 16 0.673 120.1 115.6 4.5 14-9 19-7 4-1 19-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 30 19 0.612 119 114.1 4.9 17-8 13-11 5-5 17-14 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 23 26 0.469 115.1 117.6 -2.5 13-11 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 4L
Jazz 15 34 0.306 118.4 127.4 -9 10-17 5-17 1-8 9-24 1-9 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 29 18 0.617 116.5 116.4 0.1 12-8 17-10 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 30 19 0.612 114.2 111.3 2.9 17-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 3W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Clippers 22 25 0.468 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 9-16 5-4 12-15 8-2 1L
Kings 12 38 0.24 110.1 120.5 -10.4 9-16 3-22 2-7 8-25 2-8 8L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 29 17 0.63 116.1 110 6.1 16-4 13-13 5-5 16-15 7-3 1W
Mavericks 19 29 0.396 114.2 116.7 -2.5 14-14 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 18 28 0.391 114.6 116.3 -1.7 10-14 8-14 5-6 14-16 2-8 5L
Pelicans 13 37 0.26 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-18 6-7 7-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 34 12 0.739 116.8 110.1 6.7 19-5 15-7 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Knicks 30 18 0.625 117.7 112.3 5.4 19-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 5W
Celtics 30 18 0.625 116.3 109.7 6.6 15-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 21 0.58 113.7 112.4 1.3 13-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 5-5 2L
Cavaliers 29 21 0.58 119.1 116.3 2.8 17-11 12-10 7-3 19-13 7-3 1L
76ers 26 21 0.553 116.5 115.8 0.7 14-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 2W
Magic 25 22 0.532 115.7 115.7 0 15-9 10-13 6-5 17-17 5-5 2W
Heat 26 23 0.531 119.8 118.2 1.6 15-8 11-15 3-4 13-13 6-4 1W
Hawks 24 26 0.48 117.1 118.1 -1 9-14 15-12 4-3 12-17 5-5 1L
Bulls 23 25 0.479 117.6 119.7 -2.1 15-11 8-14 3-8 15-17 5-5 3L
Hornets 21 28 0.429 116.3 114.8 1.5 9-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 5W
Bucks 18 28 0.391 111.8 115.8 -4 9-12 9-16 5-4 14-16 2-8 4L
Nets 13 34 0.277 107.7 114.4 -6.7 6-17 7-17 3-9 9-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 12 35 0.255 112.2 122.7 -10.5 8-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 11 0.776 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 17-6 7-3 29-7 6-4 1L
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 16 0.673 120.1 115.6 4.5 14-9 19-7 4-1 19-8 7-3 2W
Rockets 29 17 0.63 116.1 110 6.1 16-4 13-13 5-5 16-15 7-3 1W
Lakers 29 18 0.617 116.5 116.4 0.1 12-8 17-10 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 30 19 0.612 114.2 111.3 2.9 17-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 30 19 0.612 119 114.1 4.9 17-8 13-11 5-5 17-14 5-5 3W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 23 26 0.469 115.1 117.6 -2.5 13-11 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 22 25 0.468 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 9-16 5-4 12-15 8-2 1L
Mavericks 19 29 0.396 114.2 116.7 -2.5 14-14 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 18 28 0.391 114.6 116.3 -1.7 10-14 8-14 5-6 14-16 2-8 5L
Jazz 15 34 0.306 118.4 127.4 -9 10-17 5-17 1-8 9-24 1-9 5L
Pelicans 13 37 0.26 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-18 6-7 7-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 38 0.24 110.1 120.5 -10.4 9-16 3-22 2-7 8-25 2-8 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 11 0.776 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 17-6 7-3 29-7 6-4 1L
Pistons 34 12 0.739 116.8 110.1 6.7 19-5 15-7 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 16 0.673 120.1 115.6 4.5 14-9 19-7 4-1 19-8 7-3 2W
Rockets 29 17 0.63 116.1 110 6.1 16-4 13-13 5-5 16-15 7-3 1W
Celtics 30 18 0.625 116.3 109.7 6.6 15-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 6-4 1W
Knicks 30 18 0.625 117.7 112.3 5.4 19-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 5W
Lakers 29 18 0.617 116.5 116.4 0.1 12-8 17-10 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 30 19 0.612 119 114.1 4.9 17-8 13-11 5-5 17-14 5-5 3W
Suns 30 19 0.612 114.2 111.3 2.9 17-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 29 21 0.58 119.1 116.3 2.8 17-11 12-10 7-3 19-13 7-3 1L
Raptors 29 21 0.58 113.7 112.4 1.3 13-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 5-5 2L
76ers 26 21 0.553 116.5 115.8 0.7 14-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 2W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 22 0.532 115.7 115.7 0 15-9 10-13 6-5 17-17 5-5 2W
Heat 26 23 0.531 119.8 118.2 1.6 15-8 11-15 3-4 13-13 6-4 1W
Hawks 24 26 0.48 117.1 118.1 -1 9-14 15-12 4-3 12-17 5-5 1L
Bulls 23 25 0.479 117.6 119.7 -2.1 15-11 8-14 3-8 15-17 5-5 3L
Trail Blazers 23 26 0.469 115.1 117.6 -2.5 13-11 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 22 25 0.468 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 9-16 5-4 12-15 8-2 1L
Hornets 21 28 0.429 116.3 114.8 1.5 9-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 5W
Mavericks 19 29 0.396 114.2 116.7 -2.5 14-14 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 18 28 0.391 114.6 116.3 -1.7 10-14 8-14 5-6 14-16 2-8 5L
Bucks 18 28 0.391 111.8 115.8 -4 9-12 9-16 5-4 14-16 2-8 4L
Jazz 15 34 0.306 118.4 127.4 -9 10-17 5-17 1-8 9-24 1-9 5L
Nets 13 34 0.277 107.7 114.4 -6.7 6-17 7-17 3-9 9-19 2-8 1W
Pelicans 13 37 0.26 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-18 6-7 7-26 4-6 1W
Wizards 12 35 0.255 112.2 122.7 -10.5 8-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
Kings 12 38 0.24 110.1 120.5 -10.4 9-16 3-22 2-7 8-25 2-8 8L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak