Chicago Bulls (36-43) vs Miami Heat (36-43)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +2.5 -- Over/Under: 226 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CHSN
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat have been in great form as they've won seven of their last nine games overall, and they will be eager to keep it going after routing the 76ers in a 117-105 home win on Monday. Duncan Robinson led the team with 21 points on seven of eight shooting off the bench, Tyler Herro added 20 points, while Kel'el Ware chipped in with 19 points and 17 rebounds. As a team, the Heat shot 50 percent from the field and 16 of 36 from the 3-point line as they found themselves in a real arm wrestle with the pesky 76ers until the fourth quarter. They poured in 34 points to pull away and win comfortably in the end.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in great shape as they've won 12 of their last 17 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Cavaliers in a 135-113 road defeat last night. Patrick Williams led the team with 21 points and five assists on seven of 11 shooting, Matas Buzelis added 19 points with five assists, while Talen Horton-Tucker chipped in with 17 points off the bench. As a team, the Bulls shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 43 from the 3-point line, but they weren't locked in on the defensive end and just couldn't recover after allowing 43 points in the second quarter. The Bulls rallied with 37 points in the third quarter to cut into the deficit, but there was just no coming back from an early 27-point deficit.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Heat have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 10 Wednesday night games.
- The Heat have won each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls' last four night games at United Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Heat's last 15 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Heat are still keeping eyes on Andrew Wiggins and Isaiah Stevens, who are both questionable, while the Bulls have ruled out Lonzo Ball, but they could have Coby White back in the lineup after he was rested last night. These teams have already met twice this season, with the Bulls winning each game by single digits, but the Heat are finally playing some good basketball, so we could be in for a different result here. This is one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff, but assuming that the Bulls are still missing Josh Giddey, I will back the Heat to get some revenge with a narrow win and cover here.
Peter’s Pick Chicago -2.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
