Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat 4/14/23 – First time ever in play-in tournament history, two lower seeds won in the Eastern Conference. On Friday, Chicago will face Miami Heat to compete for one final playoff spot. The Bulls defeated the Raptors 109-105 at Toronto as underdogs and posted a win of their own. The Heat were defeated 116-105 as points favorites against the Atlanta Hawks during their home matchup. In this match, between these teams, basketball betting tips predicted the Chicago Bulls to win despite being underdogs.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat
Date & Time: Friday, April 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Kaseya Center Miami, FL
TV: TNT
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat 4/14/23 Betting Odds
Bulls
Moneyline: +185
Spread: +5.5 (-110)
Total: 208.5 over (-112)
Miami
Moneyline: -215
Spread: -5.5 (-110)
Total: 208.5 under (-108)
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Analysis
In their most recent game against Toronto Raptors, the Chicago Bulls won by 109-105 with Zach LaVine playing an instrumental role. Chicago comes into their matchup tonight boasting an overall record of 40-42. Turnovers average 13.4 times per contest while they commit 18.9 fouls each night as an overall unit. On the plus side, Chicago is collecting 42.4 boards per game and have amassed 2,006 dimes overall this year to rank 20th among basketball teams for passing. At 36.1% on three-point attempts and 80.9% from free throw line shooting respectively – they average 113.1 ppg while shooting 49.0% from the floor. On defense, the Bulls are forcing 15.0 turnovers every game while drawing 18.7 fouls per contest and rank 22nd in terms of giving up assists. They allow 46.8% shooting percentage while surrendering 43.3 boards per game as a unit while conceding 35.7% shots from downtown while ranking 7th overall in points per game allowed.
In their last game against the Hawks, the Heat were defeated 116-105 and went home without victory. Miami Heat currently owns a win-loss record of 44-38 thus far this season. They have committed 18.5 fouls per game while hitting an impressive 83.1 percent from the free throw line. Assisting teammates 23.8 times per contest while giving away possession 13.5 times is typical for them, and thus far they have amassed 8,977 points with 40.6 boards being grabbed per match-up – ranking them 26th overall among basketball teams. The Heat are currently second in the NBA in points per game allowed with 109.8, forcing 15.7 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 48.2% from the field and 36.7% behind 3-point lines; they allow opponents to convert on 78.1% of free throw shots; give up 25.6 assists and 41.8 rebounds per contest, placing them 14th and 6th respectively in league rankings.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Against the Spread
Chicago are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago’s last 11 games. Chicago are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. Chicago are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against Miami. Chicago are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games on the road. Chicago are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Miami.
Miami are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games. Miami are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami’s last 12 games against Chicago. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 8 games at home. Miami are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chicago.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Free Pick
Miami Heat have been one of the worst teams against the spread in the NBA this season, underperforming expectations time after time, such as their loss against Atlanta in round one of the playoffs. The Chicago Bulls have outshone the Miami Heat in every matchup this season and their star wing players should drive them to victory here. NBA betting forums suggest Chicago has an excellent shot of beating them outright.
Free Pick: Chicago Bulls +5.5 (-110)
