Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 4/16/25 NBA Picks

Chicago Bulls (39-43) vs Miami Heat (37-45)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm (United Center)

Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -1.5 -- Over/Under: 219 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN

The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls duke it out in a crucial play-in game at the United Center on Wednesday night. 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 stumbled their way into the postseason as they dropped four of their final six games to finish with a 37-45 overall record. Tyler Herro did his best in a rocky season to lead the team with averages of 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Bam Adebayo averaged 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. The newly acquired Andrew Wiggins averaged 17.7 points per game, while Duncan Robinson averaged 11.0 points per game. As a team, the Heat scored 110.6 points per game while shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from the 3-point line. It has been a disappointing season for a proud Heat franchise, as things didn't really get better once they got rid of Jimmy Butler. 

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been one of the surprise teams in the league as they caught fire late and won 15 of their last 20 games to finish with a 39-43 overall record. The Bulls played their first half of the season with Zach LaVine in the lineup, but in his absence, there have been other players stepping up. Coby White led the team with averages of 20.4 points and 4.5 assists per game, Nikola Vucevic averaged 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while Josh Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. As a team, the Bulls are scoring 117.8 points per game while shooting 47.0 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from the 3-point line.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The Bulls have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Heat have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs following a home loss.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Miami Heat will win

  • The Bulls have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
  • The underdogs have won four of the Heat's last five games at United Center.
  • The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against the Bulls following a loss.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites following a road win.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Heat's last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the last three night games between the Heat and Bulls at United Center have gone OVER the total points line.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

The Heat could be shorthanded for this one as they are still keeping an eye on Kevin Love, Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic who are all questionable, while the Bulls are still missing Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones. The Heat could salvage a disappointing regular season with a bit of a run in the postseason, but they've already played the Bulls three times this season, with the Bulls winning each game. Sure, it's been a close series as each game was decided by single digits, but the Bulls clearly have all the momentum heading into this matchup and I think they are great value at the short line at home. Give me the Bulls to get the narrow win and cover at home behind big games from Giddey and White.

 

Peter’s Pick Chicago -1.5

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