When the Miami Heat meet the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 NBA meet-In Tournament on Friday, they will strive to secure the eighth seed in the East by following a similar route to the playoffs as they did the previous season. The Bulls (39-43), who defeated Atlanta 131-116 on Wednesday to advance, are 19-22 away from home, including 1-1 away from Miami. The Heat (46-36), who advanced to the NBA Finals despite finishing as the eighth seed the previous year, defeated the 76ers 105-104 on Wednesday. Ayo Dosunmu (quad), Alex Caruso (ankle), and Andre Drummond (ankle) are doubtful for Chicago, while Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terry Rozier (neck) are out for Miami.
At 7 p.m. ET, the game from the Kaseya Center in Miami will begin. Miami’s average of 110.1 points per game ranks 26th in the NBA, while Chicago’s average of 112.3 points per game is 22nd. According to the most recent consensus SportsLine odds for the Bulls vs. Heat, the Heat are 1.5-point favorites, and the total points scored has an over/under of 206. You should check out SportsLine’s reliable computer model’s NBA predictions and betting recommendations before making any Heat vs. Bulls selections.
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The algorithm has now locked in its choices and NBA playoff predictions for the Bulls vs. Heat match. You can see the model’s selections by visiting SportsLine right now. For Heat vs. Bulls, here are a few NBA odds and betting lines:
•Heat spread against Bulls: Miami -1.5
•Over/under for Bulls vs. Heat: 206 points
•Bulls vs. Heat betting lines: Miami -123, Chicago +104
•CHI: Throughout the regular season, the Bulls’ point difference was minus-1.4.
•MIA: In 2023–24, the Heat defeated rivals in the Eastern Conference 32–20.
•Bulls vs. Heat predictions: sportsline.com
Why Heat is able to
Center In Wednesday’s defeat to Philadelphia, Bam Adebayo had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. In 18 of his last 19 games, he has scored in double figures, including 12 double-doubles during that time. He has averaged 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 34 minutes over 71 games, all of which he has started. Over his playing career, he has been effective while against the Bulls. He has averaged 15.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 29.5 minutes per game in 18 games versus Chicago.
Miami is also receiving important minutes from guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. Jaquez played more than 22 minutes in Wednesday’s defeat to Philadelphia after coming off the bench. He scored 15 points, pulled down five rebounds, and distributed two assists. In three straight games, he has scored in double figures. On April 12, he led Toronto to a 125-103 victory with 20 points and nine assists. Having participated in 75 games this season, 20 of which he has started, he averages 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and one steal in 28.2 minutes of action.
Why the Bulls are able to cover
DeMar DeRozan, a small forward, drives Chicago’s attack. DeRozan has averaged 24 points, 5.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 79 games—all of which he has started. He has scored at least 30 points in each of his previous four regular-season games, including a career-high 39 points on April 11 against Detroit in a 127-105 victory. This season, he has averaged 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1 block in 4 games versus the Heat.
Recently, point guard Coby White has been productive; in Wednesday’s victory against the Hawks, he scored a career-high 42 points. In the 120-119 overtime defeat in Sunday’s regular-season finale against New York, he finished with 26 points and four assists. On April 12, he led a 129-127 victory against Washington with 20 points, four rebounds, and four assists. He has averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 36.5 minutes in 79 games, including 78 starts.
How to choose the Heat vs. Bulls game
According to SportsLine’s model, the teams will score a combined 217 points, with a bias towards the over. Also, according to the model, one side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time.
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