The Miami Heat (37-45) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (39-43) on Wednesday, April 16th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN. The Bulls are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Heat are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Heat. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Heat vs Bulls

The Heat Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Heat fell to 37-45 on the season after a narrow 119-118 loss to the Wizards on Sunday. Miami, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points exceeded the 215.5 O/U line by 21.5 points.

A key moment came when Washington went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 24-19 to 34-19. Miami battled back, outscoring the Wizards 32-25 in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bulls wrapped up their season with a 122-102 road win over the 76ers on Sunday, moving their record to 39-43. Chicago, favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 224 points fell short of the 236.5-point line.

After trailing 56-49 at halftime, the Bulls took control by outscoring Philadelphia 37-19 in the third quarter. They continued their strong play in the fourth, outscoring the 76ers 36-27 to seal the win.

Heat Offense Breakdown

Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the Heat with 41 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 68% from the field in their 119-118 loss to the Wizards. Josh Christopher and Keshad Johnson added 17 points each, with Johnson hitting 77.8% of his shots. The Heat shot 50% from the field as a team, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 31.2% clip.

Jaquez scored 12 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, adding 10 more in the 4th. Christopher also came up big in the final period, scoring 15 of his 17 points. Kel’el Ware contributed 9 of his 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Haywood Highsmith added 10 of his 12 points in the 3rd.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Kevin Huerter knocked down 5 threes at a 71.4% clip, finishing with 18 points in the Bulls’ 122-102 win over the 76ers. Huerter scored 11 of his points in the opening quarter, while Talen Horton-Tucker added 9 of his 17 points in the 3rd.

Patrick Williams and Zach Collins each contributed 8 points in the 4th, with Williams finishing with 15 points and Collins adding 13. The Bulls hit 13 threes, shooting 32.5% from deep and 45.6% overall from the field.

Heat Team Defense

The Heat struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, which contributed to their 119-118 loss to the Wizards. Overall, they allowed Washington to shoot 51% from the field.

Miami also had trouble defending the three, as the Wizards hit 16 threes at a 43% clip. The Heat sent Washington to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws.

Bulls Team Defense

The Heat’s defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 25. Overall, they gave up 119 points on 51% shooting from the Wizards.

Miami also had trouble defending the three, with Washington hitting 16 threes at a 43% clip. The Heat sent the Wizards to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, Miami recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Heat vs Bulls Trends

• In their last three road games, Miami has averaged 129 points per game while allowing 108. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Across their ten previous home games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 123 points per game.
• The last ten games that Miami was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 2-8 straight up.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.

Heat vs Bulls Prediction

The Heat come in as the underdog at +1, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 220, and our model projects the Heat and Bulls to reach a combined total of 263 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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