Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 12-16-23 NBA Picks
Miami Heat (14-11) vs Chicago Bulls (10-16)
2023-12-16 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Miami Heat -5 -- Over/Under: 216.5
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The Chicago Bulls look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Miami Heat look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat prediction.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have beaten the Spurs and Heat this week, while losing to the Bucks and Nuggets. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 109.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.3 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 10.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six night games following a road win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games following a road win.
- Each of the Bulls’ last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat have beaten the Hornets this week, while losing to the Cavaliers and Bulls. The Miami Heat are averaging 112.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 22.9 points and 5 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 22.3 points and 9.9 rebounds. Jimmy Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 83.6 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Team Facts
- The Heat have won each of their last six games against the Bulls after losing as favorites.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Bulls after losing as favorites.
- Six of the Heat’s last seven games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat prediction
The Chicago Bulls beat the Heat on Thursday, but they still have some showing and proving to do. I don’t get the warm and fuzzy feeling from the Bulls and don’t trust them to string together good performances. The Miami Heat are also expected to be healthier for this spot, as Haywood Highsmith and Josh Richardson have been upgraded to probable. We’re not laying much. Give me the Heat and the reasonable line.