Chicago Bulls (21-29) vs Miami Heat (24-23)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +3.5 -- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls meet Tuesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat beat the Spurs, lost to the Cavs, and they play the 76ers, Nets, and Celtics next. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.8 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 17 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pistons, beat the Raptors, and they play the Timberwolves, Warriors, and Pistons next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.9 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.4 points and 4.6 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bulls' last five games at United Center.
- The Heat have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 16 games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games at United Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Heat have won seven of their last eight road games against the Bulls following a road win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Heat have covered the spread in 11 of their last 13 night games at United Center.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Heat's last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls' last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
Adama Sanogo, Jalen Smith, and Jalen Terry are questionable for the Bulls. Talen Horton-Tucker is doubtful with a leg injury.
The Miami Heat will be without Josh Richardson, Isaiah Stevens, and Dru Smith. Jimmy Butler remains suspended.
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Heat have won three of their last four games and continue to get promising production from their younger players. The Bulls are free-falling with a 3-7 ATS and SU record in their last 10 games, and they just traded away their best player, Zach LaVine. The Bulls are also 9-16 SU at home this season, so it's not like the United Center helps much these days. The Heat are playing the better ball, they're the healthier team, and they simply can't afford to blow games like this if they're serious about avoiding the play-in tournament. The line is reasonable. I'll lay the points with the Heat on the road.
Randy’s Pick Miami Heat -3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
