Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Bulls

The Miami Heat meet the Chicago Bulls 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.

Under 241.5 is Our Best Bet

Under 241.5 points could be on the money when the Heat go up against the Bulls. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -108 looks like a value wager.

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Heat Beat Bulls in Pair’s Previous Clash

Miami Heat were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Target Center. Minnesota Timberwolves claimed a 122-94 win. Norman Powell tallied 21 points, while Tyler Herro put up 17 and Andrew Wiggins 10.

Chicago Bulls lost on the road in their last game, making it three straight defeats. Detroit Pistons won 108-93 at Little Caesars Arena. Ayo Dosunmu registered 24 points, Nikola Vucevic managed 20 points and 16 rebounds, with Matas Buzelis scoring 20 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Heat have claimed back-to-back victories over the Bulls. Both wins came at United Center and the scorelines were 109-90 and 143-107. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat logo Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Bulls logo Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Heat are averaging 119.9 points, 45.8 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 10.7 steals and 3.3 blocks while shooting 45.2% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.8 points and 44.0 rebounds per contest.

Norman Powell is averaging 24.2 points and 3.3 (40.2%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware averages 11.5 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 6.3 assists.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.9 points, 46.3 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 5.1 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.0 points and 43.9 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 17.7 points and 9.0 rebounds, Tre Jones 6.0 assists and Matas Buzelis 2.8 (43.8%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell.

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 241.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -108 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this NBA contest.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Heat vs Bulls stats:

  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Heat games.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Heat games on the road.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Heat games.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Bulls games.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Bulls games at home.
  • The 241.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Bulls games at home.

Under 241.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bam Adebayo Under 16.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has had Under 16.5 points in 8 of the past 8 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -122.

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Ayo Dosunmu Over 14.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls) has scored Over 14.5 points in 4 straight games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -114.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 237.5
Spread Bulls +7.5
Player Points Bam Adebayo Under 16.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 237.5 followed by Bulls to cover the +7.5 spread. Add in Bam Adebayo (Heat) to score Under 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 119 - 116 Bulls logo Bulls

For a fun wager, consider backing the Heat to claim a 119-116 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Heat Made Favorites by the Books

The Miami Heat odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -263 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 72% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Chicago Bulls, you will find +215 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 7, while total points comes in at 237.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Under 237.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Norman Powell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Norman Powell is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -106 to score Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -125.

Player Points
Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-147
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Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls)
Over 4.5
+114
Under 4.5
-152
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 4.5
+116
Under 4.5
-154
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Bulls Stand on Six Losses From Past Ten Home Games

The Bulls have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 109.40 points on average and giving up 116.20.

The Heat have a 4-6 record in their last 10 road games, scoring 113.30 points per contest and conceding 115.90.

The last United Center meeting saw the Heat beat the Bulls 143-107. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at United Center, the Heat have six victories and the Bulls four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O241.5 U241.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 4-6 225.60 109.40 116.20 1 9
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Away Stats 4-6 229.20 113.30 115.90 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O241.5 = Games Over 241.5 Points
  • U241.5 = Games Under 241.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Andrew Wiggins 33 31.94 526 95 15.9 2.9 1.8 4.8 1.2 1.2
Tyler Herro 7 31.37 156 17 22.3 2.4 2.3 5.6 0.4 0.9
Bam Adebayo 29 30.97 490 75 16.9 2.6 1.3 9.6 0.8 1.0

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 30 32.78 577 270 19.2 9.0 1.9 9.0 0.4 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 36 30.55 595 131 16.5 3.6 1.9 9.3 0.4 0.7
Coby White 17 27.92 312 78 18.4 4.6 2.1 3.4 - 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
0 Coby White
9 Nikola Vucevic
14 Matas Buzelis
30 Tre Jones
35 Isaac Okoro
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
13 Bam Adebayo
14 Tyler Herro
22 Andrew Wiggins
24 Norman Powell
45 Davion Mitchell

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

06 Jan NBA
Heat 94-122 Timberwolves
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
03 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 125-115 Heat
01 Jan NBA
Heat 118-112 Pistons
29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat
27 Dec NBA
Pacers 116-142 Heat
26 Dec NBA
Heat 126-111 Hawks
23 Dec NBA
Raptors 112-91 Heat
21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks
19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Hornets 112-99 Bulls
02 Jan NBA
Magic 114-121 Bulls
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls
27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
76ers 102-109 Bulls
23 Dec NBA
Bulls 126-123 Hawks
21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 24 0.351 115.5 117.3 -1.8 7-11 6-13 4-4 11-17 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Jazz 12 24 0.333 119.8 127.1 -7.3 8-11 4-13 0-8 7-18 2-8 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Hornets 13 24 0.351 115.5 117.3 -1.8 7-11 6-13 4-4 11-17 4-6 1L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 12 24 0.333 119.8 127.1 -7.3 8-11 4-13 0-8 7-18 2-8 5L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Hornets 13 24 0.351 115.5 117.3 -1.8 7-11 6-13 4-4 11-17 4-6 1L
Jazz 12 24 0.333 119.8 127.1 -7.3 8-11 4-13 0-8 7-18 2-8 5L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
  • 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