Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 4/16/25
In a matchup of Eastern Conference teams, the Bulls (-115) are favored by 1 point over the Heat (-103). The over/under line for this game is currently set at 220 points.
Chicago (39-43) has won three straight games and is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference. Miami (37-45) is 10th in the East and 3rd in the Southeast Division.
MIAMI HEAT VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami Heat +1
This game will be played at United Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, April 16th.
WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-118 in favor of the Heat.
- Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 18 threes.
Does Miami Have A Chance at United Center?
Miami’s season ended with a 119-118 home loss to the Wizards on Sunday, dropping their final record to 37-45. The Heat, who were -8.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 215.5 by 21.5 points.
Washington’s 10-0 run early in the game stretched the score from 24-19 to 34-19. Miami trailed 94-86 going into the 4th quarter but managed to outscore the Wizards 32-25 in the final period, falling just short of a comeback.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. was the standout performer for the Heat in their 119-118 loss to the Wizards, finishing with 41 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 68% from the field. Josh Christopher and Keshad Johnson each added 17 points, 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% rate.
Jaquez was consistent throughout the game, scoring 12 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and adding another 10 in the 4th. Christopher also came up big in the final period, scoring 15 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter. Haywood Highsmith added 10 of his 12 points in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Heat struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 25. Overall, they allowed 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. Miami finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks.
Taking a Look at the Bulls Chances at Home
The Bulls wrapped up their season with a 122-102 win over the 76ers on Sunday, finishing the year at 39-43. Chicago, favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 224 points fell short of the 236.5-point line.
After a 29-29 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bulls fell behind 56-49 at halftime. They turned things around in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 37-19, and continued their strong play in the 4th, winning the quarter 36-27.
In their 122-102 win over the 76ers, the Bulls shot 45.6% from the field and 32.5% from three, hitting 13 threes. Kevin Huerter led the way with 18 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 71.4% clip, with 11 of his points coming in the 1st quarter.
Talen Horton-Tucker added 17 points, with 9 in the 3rd quarter, while Patrick Williams contributed 15 points, scoring 8 in the 4th. Zach Collins also added 9 of his 13 points in the 3rd, and Jalen Smith chipped in 8 of his 12 points in the final period.
The Bulls held the 76ers to 102 points on Sunday, including a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 19 points. Chicago limited Philadelphia to 38% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Bulls gave up 12 threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the 76ers to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Chicago finished with 44 defensive rebounds, 10 steals, and 4 blocks.