The Miami Heat (36-43) will visit the Chicago Bulls (36-43) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Heat are 2.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Heat -2.5), with the over/under set at 228.5 total points. Miami is a -140 favorite to win outright, while Chicago is +115 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Heat vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, April 9.
Heat vs Bulls Prediction
My Bulls vs. Heat best bet is on Josh Giddey Over 17.5 Rebounds + Assists, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Josh Giddey Over 17.5 Rebounds + Assists (-115)
Heat vs Bulls Odds, Picks, Spread
| Heat Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 228.5 -110 / -110 | -140 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 228.5 -110 / -110 | +115 |
- Heat vs. Bulls spread: Heat -2.5
- Heat vs. Bulls over/under: 228.5 total points
- Heat vs. Bulls moneyline: Heat -140, Bulls +115
- Heat vs. Bulls best bet: Josh Giddey Over 17.5 Rebounds + Assists (-115)
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls NBA Betting Preview
Wednesday night in a Play-In Tournament preview, as we see the Bulls face off against the Heat, where both teams will be playing for seeding in the 4-team tournament.
On Tuesday night against the Cavaliers, the Bulls sat both Josh Giddey and Coby White. I expect both of these guys to be fresh and ready to go against Miami.
To break down Giddey, he has been a Rebounds + Assists (RA) machine. He’s borderline getting a triple double every game he plays, clearing 16.5 RA in 5 of his last 6. He’s tallied a triple double in 3 of his last 8 games. Giddey is finally starting to shine in Chicago, and we expect the same to occur Wednesday night.
Coby White also has been playing a pivotal role in the Bulls play-in run. He has covered his point line in 17 of the last 19 games. Over the stretch, he has broken 30 points 7 times, and even has a 44-point game.
He’s the go-to scorer for this team, and that will not change tonight either. After resting last night against the Cavs, he’ll be fresh and ready to go. Expect him to score at least 25 tonight.
Last but not least, we are looking at the rookie Kel'el Ware to get 10 rebounds tonight. Ware has covered this line in 6 of his last 8, and is coming off a 17 rebound game. He also has secured 12 rebounds in two straight against the Bulls.
