| MATCHUP | Miami Heat | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 25-23 | 23-24 |
| Spread | -1.5 -110 | +1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -120 | +100 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-110) | Under 239.5 (-110) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Thursday, January 29, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Chicago Bulls play host to the Miami Heat at the United Center on Thursday 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 have been in decent form as they’ve split their last 10 games, but they will be hoping to bounce back here after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Magic in a 133-124 loss last night. Simone Fontecchio led the team with 23 points on seven of 11 shooting off the bench, Norman Powell added 22 points while Bam Adebayo tallied 221 points with 12 rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Heat shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 34 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 41 points in the second quarter to turn an early 13-point deficit into an 11-point lead. However, that all went to waste in the third quarter where the Heat were outscored by 17. 40-20. The Heat made one final push to cut the deficit to just three points early in the fourth quarter before the Magic responded with a decisive 14-0 run to put the game out of reach.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in good form lately as they’ve won five of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling just short to the Pacers in a 113-110 road defeat last night. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 25 points, nine rebounds and four assists, Matas Buzelis added 20 points on seven of 11 shooting while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 19 points off the bench.
As a team, the Bulls shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 30 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 33 points in the first quarter to jump out in front early. They looked to be in full control when they led by 14 points midway through the fourth quarter, only to get outscored by 28-11 in the final 7:30 to lose a game they definitely should have won.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Heat have lost 11 of their last 13 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Heat have won each of their last 15 games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have lost four of their last five games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last eight games at United Center following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Heat’s last seven games have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Coby White is one of only 13 players in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
- Matas Buzelis ranks 16th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. ranks 3rd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (52.1%) this season.
- Andrew Wiggins rank T23rd in the league for total steals + blocks (93) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.9).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.7).
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (62.1).
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Heat are still missing Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell, while the Bulls have ruled out Tre Jones, Emanuel Miller and Zach Collins once again. The Heat were starting to build some momentum before suffering a tough loss to the Magic last night, but they are still relatively healthy. They will be pretty confident in this matchup as they beat the Bulls by 143-107 back on Nov. 11. 21.
The Bulls have been much better since the last meeting, and they certainly should have beaten the Pacers last night, so we should be in for a much closer contest in this one. You can make an argument for either side, but I think this game means more to the Bulls, who got smashed in the last meeting. So, I will lean towards the Bulls to get their revenge at home in this spot.