The Miami Heat will take on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday, April 09, 2025. The game is set to start at 8:00 PM. Both teams have identical records of 36-43, making this an important game for both sides.
Miami Heat recently won against the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 117-105. Kel’el Ware stood out with 19 points and 17 rebounds. Before that, they faced a close loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, falling 121-115.
The Chicago Bulls are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where they scored 113 points. However, they had a strong performance against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 131-117. Coby White was a key player in that game, scoring 37 points.
Bulls Preview
The Chicago Bulls are led by head coach Billy Donovan. They have a record of 36-43 this season. At home, they have struggled with a 16-23 record. However, they have performed better on the road, holding a 20-20 record.
In their last 10 games, the Bulls have won 7 times. They are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are in 5th place. They are 27 games back from the top spot.
Offensively, the Bulls score 117.7 points per game, ranking 6th in the league. They are strong in three-point shooting, making 15.5 per game, which ranks 3rd. Their free throw percentage is 80.7, also ranking 3rd.
Defensively, the Bulls allow 120.1 points per game, ranking 28th. They are good at limiting opponents’ three-point percentage to 34.6, which is the best in the league. They average 7.5 steals per game, ranking 6th.
Heat Preview
The Miami Heat have a record of 36 wins and 43 losses. They have played 39 games at home, winning 19 of them. In their last 10 games, they have won 7. The team ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Southeast Division.
In recent games, the Heat had a win against the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 117-105. Kel’el Ware was a key player in this game with 19 points and 17 rebounds. They also played against the Milwaukee Bucks and lost 115-121. Bam Adebayo scored 31 points and had 12 rebounds in that game.
The Heat’s season stats show they score an average of 110 points per game, ranking 25th in the league. They attempt about 86.6 field goals per game with a field goal percentage of 46.3. On defense, they allow 109.9 points per game, which ranks them 7th in the league. They lead the league in blocked shots per game with 3.8.
Tyler Herro leads the team in scoring with 23.8 points per game. Bam Adebayo is the top rebounder with 9.6 rebounds per game. Davion Mitchell contributes with 4.8 assists per game. Kel’el Ware has a field goal percentage of 55.4, the highest on the team.
Statistical Breakdown for Bulls vs Heat
The game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat will focus on offense versus defense. The Bulls excel in scoring with 117.7 points per game, ranking 6th. They also rank 3rd in three-pointers made per game. On the other hand, the Heat allow only 109.9 points per game, ranking 7th in defense. They lead the league in blocked shots per game. The Bulls’ ability to score and the Heat’s defensive strength will be key factors.
- Chicago Bulls Points Per Game: 117.7 (6th)
- Chicago Bulls Three Pointers Made Per Game: 15.5 (3rd)
- Miami Heat Points Per Game Allowed: 109.9 (7th)
- Miami Heat Blocked Shots Per Game: 3.8 (1st)
- Miami Heat Free Throws Made Per Game Allowed: 13.9 (1st)
- Chicago Bulls Free Throw Percentage: 80.7 (3rd)
Betting Insights
The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are set for an exciting game, with both teams showing interesting betting trends. The Heat have a nearly even ATS record, while the Bulls have a stronger performance against the spread. Both teams are currently on a 2-game over streak, making the over/under line a key factor to consider. Let’s dive into the top trends for this matchup.
- The Bulls have a better overall ATS record at 31-23-0 compared to the Heat’s 28-29-1.
- The Heat perform better ATS when favored, with a record of 16-12-1.
- The Bulls excel as underdogs, holding a 23-16-0 ATS record.
- Both teams have hit the over 41 times this season.
- The Bulls have a strong road ATS record of 17-10-0.
Free Betting Prediction for Bulls vs Heat
The game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat will be a battle of strengths. The Bulls have a strong offense, scoring 117.7 points per game. They excel in three-point shooting, ranking 3rd in the league. On the other side, the Heat have a solid defense, allowing only 109.9 points per game. They also lead the league in blocked shots per game. The Bulls have been performing well in recent games, winning 7 of their last 10. They have a good record as underdogs, with a 23-16-0 ATS record. The Heat also won 7 of their last 10 games. However, they have a better ATS record when favored, standing at 16-12-1. Given the close odds and the Bulls’ strong road performance, this game could be tight. The Bulls’ ability to score and the Heat’s defense will be key. The over/under line is also important, with both teams hitting the over 41 times this season.
- Our Free Prediction: Bulls +1.5
