The Heat are gearing up for a showdown against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, Dec 16. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Miami comes into this matchup as 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 217.5. Will the Heat manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Heat vs. Bulls player props and predictions.
Heat vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Heat -4.5
- Total 217.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 16
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami FL
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three road contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 124 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Heat Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Heat have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Chicago?
In their last ten games, the Bulls are 5-5 and have an overall record of 10-16. When playing against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are 7-10 and are 3-6 in non-conference games.
Coming off their recent game, the Bulls offense tallied 124 points in a matchup against the Heat. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.4%, and they made 14 threes. The top scorer for the Bulls was Coby White with 26 points, while Ayo Dosunmu also chipped in with 24 points.
For the season, Chicago is sitting 12th in terms of points allowed per game (113.5). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games.
Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.4% and 37.7% from three-point territory.
Can the Heat Hold Strong at Home?
So far this season, the Heat have a 14-11 overall record and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. When playing other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Heat are 11-10 and have a 3-1 record in non-conference games.
The Heat offense is coming off a game where they scored 116 points against the Bulls. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.2% and connected on 15 threes. Jimmy Butler is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 21.5. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo also brings a PPG average of 22.2 into the game.
At present, the Heat’s defense is ranked 9th, allowing 111.8 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 55.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.2% of their three-point attempts.
Heat vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jimmy Butler and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115.
In this game against the Heat, we suggest betting on the under for Jimmy Butler and his points prop set at 23.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 21.
- The Prop: Jimmy Butler Under 23.5 Points (-115)
Heat vs. Bulls Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Heat, with a final score of 115-110, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Heat at -4.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 217.5, and our model projects the Bulls and Heat to reach a combined total of 225 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Heat -4.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook