Bulls vs. Heat Prediction & Odds
The NBA Play-in round continues on Friday night when the Heat host the Bulls at 7:00 p.m. ET in Miami. Will the Heat cover as 5.5-point home favorites or is there a better bet on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
569 Chicago Bulls (+5.5) at 570 Miami Heat (-5.5); o/u 208.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Friday, April 14, 2023
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TV: TNT
Bulls vs. Heat Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing the Bulls when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Chicago Bulls DFS Spin
DeMar DeRozan accounted for 23 points (10-of-19 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots in Wednesday’s 109-105 win over Toronto. While DeRozan took a back seat to Zach LaVine offensively in Wednesday’s play-in tournament victory, with the latter scoring 30 of his 39 points after halftime, he still shot better than 50% from the field. DeRozan also gave DFS players solid production in the rebound, assist, and blocked shot categories while committing just one turnover. The Bulls now head to Miami to take on the Heat Friday night, with the winner getting the 8-seed in the East.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Jimmy Butler was absent from practice Thursday due to personal reasons but is expected to play Friday against the Bulls. Missing practice a day before a win or go home play-in game isn’t the most ideal news however, despite missing practice, Butler is expected to play on Friday. The Heat will need “Playoff Jimmy” if they hope to get by the Bulls. Although he scored 21 points and dished out nine assists in Tuesday’s loss, Butler shot just 6-19 from the field while also turning the ball over three times.
Bulls vs. Heat NBA Betting Trends
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Miami
Over is 3-1-1 in Bulls last 5 games following a straight up win
Over is 5-2-1 in Bulls last 8 games playing on 1 days rest
Over is 5-0 in Heat last 5 overall
Over is 7-0 in Heat last 7 home games
Bulls vs. Heat NBA Prediction:
The Bulls are 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 games in Miami, are 6-2-1 against the number in their last nine road games and are 4-1 at the betting window in their last five games when playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the Heat are just 1-8 against the spread in their last nine games coming off a loss of more than 10 points, are winless against the number in their last four games following a double-digit loss at home and are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games versus a team with a losing record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CHICAGO BULLS +5.5
