Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls are set to play at the United Center. The game will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on CHSN.

Miami comes into this game with a record of 25-23. They are ranked 8th in the Eastern Conference. Chicago has a record of 23-24 and holds the 10th spot in the conference. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the Eastern Conference.

Heat vs Bulls Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Bulls -1.0 (-110), Heat +1.0 (-112), Over/Under 242.5 (-110)

Miami Heat Team Preview

Miami Heat’s recent games show a mixed performance. They had a loss against the Orlando Magic with a score of 133-124. Bam Adebayo led the team with 21 points and 12 rebounds in that game.

In the game before, the Heat had a win against the Phoenix Suns, finishing 111-102. Bam Adebayo again stood out with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Jaime Jaquez Jr. also contributed with 20 points and 6 assists.

The Heat’s offense ranks 3rd in the league for points per game, scoring 119.8. They are first in possessions and field goal attempts per game. However, they allow 118.4 points per game, which is 24th in the league.

Chicago Bulls Team Preview

The Chicago Bulls have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the Indiana Pacers by 3 points, with a final score of 113-110. Nikola Vučević stood out with 25 points and 9 rebounds in that game.

In another recent game, the Bulls faced the Los Angeles Lakers and lost by 11 points. The final score was 129-118, despite Coby White scoring 23 points. The Bulls’ field goal percentage in that game was 52.4%.

The Bulls managed a win against the Boston Celtics with a score of 114-111. Nikola Vučević was again key, contributing 16 points and 7 rebounds. The team has struggled with injuries, missing key players like Zach Collins and Tre Jones.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, pick the Heat at +1.0 (-112). The Heat score 119.8 points per game, while the Bulls allow 119.8 points per game. With the Heat’s strong offense and the Bulls’ defensive struggles, the Heat should cover the spread.

For the total, take the over at 242.5 (-110). The Heat allow 118.4 points per game, and the Bulls score 117.7 points per game. Both teams have high-scoring offenses and weak defenses, suggesting a high-scoring game.