Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 04/16/2025 | NBA

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The lower bracket of the Eastern Conference Play-In will pit the Miami Heat against the Chicago Bulls this Wednesday, in a matchup where the winner will face the Atlanta Hawks and the loser will see their season end.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls: Chicago Bulls Moneyline

The Bulls finished the regular season with only two more wins than the Heat, however, their performance was far superior, winning six of their last seven games, while the Heat won two of their last six. One of those Bulls victories was precisely against the Heat by a score of 111-119 at the United Center where this decisive clash will be played, so they should arrive with a lot of confidence for this duel.

Although the Bulls’ defensive numbers are poor, they did a great job in the last month, and that will be what leads them to victory against a weak Heat offense, which averages just 112.0 points per game.

Injuries for Miami Heat:

P. Larsson Day to day

K. Love Day to day

K. Jovic Day to day

Injuries for Chicago Bulls:

J. Giddey Day to day

T. Jones Day to day

T. Jones Out

A. Dosunmu Out

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls: Over 219

The Heat’s offense is not one of the most impressive in the NBA, but it can maintain a decent average of points with the help of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, especially against a Bulls defense that, although it has improved a lot in recent weeks, is not an elite defense.

For their part, the Bulls’ offense finished the regular season as the sixth best in the entire league with an average of 119.3 points per game, so it will be difficult for the visiting team to stop it. The three games of the season between these teams have finished with more than 220 points in total, and this will not be the exception.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

Both teams have shown similar defenses recently, however, the Bulls have been more consistent and solid on offense, something that has been demonstrated in their duels against the Heat in 2025, winning each of the three they have played. Therefore, expecting an entertaining game with more than 220 points and a Bulls victory is the best option.

The odds provided are an estimate, please check before you bet.