The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls meet Friday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Heat Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Heat Pick.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat beat the Knicks and Warriors, and they play the 76ers next. The Heat have won 17 their last 27 regular season games.
The Miami Heat are averaging 125.4 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 122.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 26.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 19.9 points and 2.9 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 8.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Nuggets and Trail Blazers, and they play the Wizards next. The Bulls have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 121 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 121.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 21.4 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 16.1 points and 3.6 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Heat have lost each of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have won nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last five games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Heat and Bulls.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Bulls teams that held a winning record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Heat’s last nine night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey is one of only two players in the league to have recorded a triple-double in consecutive games this season.
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (56.3%) this season.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Davion Mitchell has recorded 15 games with 4+ assists this season – most of any player in the league.
- Kel’el Ware has recorded 13+ rebounds in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.3).
- The Bulls have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (15.2).
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (45.5).
Bulls vs Heat Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Zach Collins. Tre Jones and Coby White are questionable.
The Heat will be without Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic, Andrew Wiggins, and Terry Rozier.
Bulls vs Heat Prediction
The Heat get Bam back but won’t have Jovic or Wiggins. Those are big blows, but I’m still going to grab the free bucket. The Bulls have cooled off greatly from a hot start, and I’ve said before the Heat as an underdog has value. With the way the Heat are playing offensively, they have a chance every night regardless of who is on the court. The Heat push the pace, everybody contributes offensively, and they’re still top-five in field goal and three point percentage defense. The Bulls are 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS in their four games as a favorite this month. I like the Heat in this spot.