The NBA Play-In Tournament wraps up on Friday night as the Chicago Bulls lock horns with the Miami Heat in a battle for playoff survival. Miami has the advantage of playing this game from the friendly confines of the Kaseya Center, but will be without the services of Jimmy Butler for this crucial NBA matchup.
Dive into the latest Bulls vs Heat odds below.
Jump to Pick: Bulls vs Heat ML
Game Information
- Matchup Page: No. 9 Chicago Bulls vs No. 8 Miami Heat
- Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | +1.5 | +106 | O 205 (-112) |
| Miami Heat | -1.5 | -124 | U 205 (-108) |
After a blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls find themselves as +106 underdogs heading into Miami.
Meanwhile, the Heat will be hoping the absence of Jimmy Butler doesn't cause them to miss the postseason for the first time in five years.
Spread & Total History
| Date | Spread | Result | Final Score | O/U Total | O/U Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2023 | Heat (-2) at Bulls | Bulls Cover (Underdogs) | 102-97 | 212 | UNDER |
| November 20, 2023 | Heat (-1.5) at Bulls | Heat Cover (Favorites) | 118-100 | 210 | OVER |
| December 14, 2023 | Bulls at Heat (-3.5) | Bulls Cover (Underdogs) | 124-116 | 213 | OVER |
| December 16, 2023 | Bulls at Heat (-2.5) | Bulls Cover (Underdogs) | 116-118 | 219.5 | OVER |
Chicago and Miami split the season series, with their last contest coming all the way back on December 16th.
Much has changed over the course of the last four months, so there's little to base our predictions on here. That being said, the Bulls have managed to cover the spread in six of their last eight matchups against the Heat.
Final Pick: Chicago Bulls ML (+106)
Erik Spoelstra's "zombie" Heat will finally be sent packing early on Friday night. The loss of both Butler and trade deadline acquisition Terry Rozier puts an awful lot of strain on the shoulders of Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson to score.
On the flip side, the Bulls have a great mix of veteran scorers and young promising bucket getters. In DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic that Bulls boast the proven playoff experience necessary to break down the Heat's defense and pull off the victory.
