Miami Heat (29-33) vs Chicago Bulls (25-38)
Game Info: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Kaseya Center)
Betting Odds: Miami Heat -3.5 -- Over/Under: 226.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN Sun
The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Cavs, beat the Magic, and they play the Pacers, Nets, and Rockets next. The Bulls have lost nine of their last 12 games but are still holding onto the 10th seed in the East.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.4 points and 4.6 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat lost to the Cavs and Timberwolves, and they play the Hornets, Clippers, and Celtics next. The Heat have lost nine of their last 13 games and looks like they’re going to be stuck in the play-in tournament.
The Miami Heat are averaging 110.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins is averaging 17.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rosier is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 16 games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Heat have won each of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games following a win.
- The Heat have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites following a home loss.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won 10 of their last 11 road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Heat have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.0).
- The Heat are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 20+ points at HT this season.
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.2).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.8).
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Injury Report
The Miami Heat will be without Nikola Jovic, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Dru Smith. Andrew Wiggins, Alec Burks, and Tyler Herro are questionable for the Heat.
The Bulls will be without Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu. Josh Giddey, Patrick Williams, Kevin Huerter, and Lonzo Ball are questionable for the Bulls.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Prediction
The Bulls look more and more like a team that doesn’t want to be in the play-in tournament. Their problem is the East is trash, so it probably won’t matter. Even on the end of a back-to-back and injured, this is a game the Heat should win. It’s that simple. The Heat are coming off competitive games against the Cavs and Timberwolves, games they could’ve won with a bounce here or there. Similar effort tonight, and the Heat roll the Bulls. The line is reasonable and I don’t care who sits for the Heat. This is a must-win game for the home team. I’ll lay the points with the Heat.
Randy’s Pick Miami Heat -3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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