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Bulls vs. Heat
The Chicago Bulls will travel to the Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in the Play-In game to see who plays the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs (7:00 p.m. ET, TNT). The Bulls are looking to continue their momentum in the Play-In games against the Heat and advance into the playoffs. In their first Play-in game the Bulls made an insane comeback to defeat the Toronto Raptors 109-105. Meanwhile, the Heat are looking to bounce back in this Play-In game after losing to the Atlanta Hawks. This will be a huge disappointment for Miami if they lose both of their Play-In games at home to not make it into the playoffs.
Chicago Bulls Basketball
With a 40-42 record on the season and a 27-25 record in conference play, the Bulls finished in tenth place in the Eastern Conference. Chicago played their first Play-In game against the Toronto Raptors on the road. The Bulls made an insane comeback to defeat the Raptors and eliminate them from making the playoffs. Now, Chicago’s attention is on the Heat. It is win or go home for both teams. Look to see if Chicago can pick up another win on the road in these Play-In games.
The Bulls have been led by Zach LaVine, who leads the team in points. LaVine is averaging 24.8 points a game this season. DeMar DeRozan has been helping out LaVine this season averaging 24.5 points and 5.1 assists a game this season. Big man Nikola Vucevic has also stepped up this season averaging 17.6 points and 11.0 rebounds a game.
In their win against the Raptors on the road, Chicago overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat Toronto.LaVine had a monster game finishing with 39 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. DeRozan also helped out finishing with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Vucevic did his thing finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds. In the win, the Bulls shot 48.8% from the floor and 26.9% from the three-point line.
Miami Heat Basketball
With a 44-38 record on the season and a 24-28 record in conference play, the Heat finished the season in seventh place of the Eastern Conference. The Heat have been shaky as of late with a 5-5 record in their last ten games. Miami lost in their first Play-In game against the Hawks to take the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Now, they will have one last shot at making the playoffs if they can beat the Bulls at home int his game.
The Heat have been led by Jimmy Butler, who leads the team in points and assists. Butler is averaging 22.9 points and 5.3 assists a game this season. Big man Bam Adebayo has been helping Butler this season averaging 20.4 points and 9.2 rebounds a game this season. Tyler Herro has helped the Heat offensively averaging 20.1 points a game this season.
In their loss against the Hawks at home, Herro fought hard for Miami finishing with 26 points and 6 rebounds. Butler also had a great game finishing with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists. Kyle Lowry led the way with points 33 points coming off the bench. Miami could not stop Trae Young and Clint Capela. Young finished with 25 points and Capela had an insane game on the glass finishing with 21 rebounds.
Bulls vs. Heat Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Miami Heat -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 208.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Chicago Bulls (+185), Miami Heat (-225)
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Bulls vs. Heat Betting Trends
– Chicago is 19-20-2 ATS on the road this season.
– Miami is 14-26-2 ATS at home this season.
– Chicago is 29-22-2 ATS in conference games this season.
– Miami is 18-33-2 ATS in conference games this season.
– The Bulls are 23-14-3 ATS following a win this season.
– The Heat are 18-20 ATS following a loss this season.
Bulls vs. Heat Prediction
Bam Adebayo was one rebound away from a double-double against the Hawks in their last game. In an elimination game like this expect Adebayo to have a monster game against the Bulls. Plus, he will need to have a huge game to compete against Nikola Vucevic in the paint. You should go lock in this bet right now. The odds are in it are great at only -101. Lets watch this prop bet cash!
Bulls vs. Heat Prop Pick: Bam Adebayo to record a Double Double (-101).
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