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Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 9, 2025

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Apr 16, 2025 4:58 AM
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the Miami Heat will aim to secure their fourth consecutive road win as they take on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The Heat, currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, will face a stiff challenge against a Bulls team that leads the regular season series 2-0. In a closely matched contest, both teams will look to gain an edge in the conference standings.
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls

Current Odds

MIA
CHI
Over
221.5
+104
Under
219.5
-103
MIA
+1.5
-105
CHI
-1.0
-103
MIA
ML
+102
CHI
ML
-108

Heat vs Bulls statistics

Stat Heat Bulls
Streak W1 L1
Last Ten Games 7-3 7-3
Points Per Game 110.0 117.8
Rebounds Per Game 43.2 45.6
Assists Per Game 26.3 29.0
Blocks Per Game 3.8 4.7
Steals Per Game 8.1 7.5
Field Goal % 46.3 46.9
Three Point % 36.7 36.9

Chicago Bulls recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/8/25 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 135-113
4/6/25 @ Charlotte Hornets W 131-117
4/4/25 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 118-113
4/1/25 vs Toronto Raptors W 137-118
3/31/25 @ Oklahoma City Thunder L 145-117

Miami Heat recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/7/25 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 117-105
4/5/25 vs Milwaukee Bucks L 121-115 OT
4/3/25 vs Memphis Grizzlies L 110-108
4/2/25 @ Boston Celtics W 124-103
3/31/25 @ Washington Wizards W 120-94

Chicago Bulls injuries

  • Coby White (PG): Day-To-Day
  • Nikola Vucevic (C): Day-To-Day
  • Kevin Huerter (SG): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Giddey (SG): Day-To-Day
  • Tre Jones (PG): Out

Miami Heat injuries

  • Isaiah Stevens (G): Day-To-Day
  • Kevin Love (PF): Out
  • Haywood Highsmith (F): Day-To-Day
  • Nikola Jovic (F): Out
  • Andrew Wiggins (SF): Out

Heat vs Bulls game info

Type Info
Venue United Center
Location Chicago, IL
Tip-off Wed 8:00 PM
TV CHSN

Heat vs Bulls predictions

As the Miami Heat gear up for their clash with the Chicago Bulls, fans will be keen to see how their top performers, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, will fare on the court. Herro, the electrifying point guard, is expected to be a scoring machine yet again, potentially racking up around 24 points alongside a generous helping of assists. His quick pace and agility could be crucial for Miami, especially against a Chicago defense that has shown vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo, the powerhouse center, should make his presence felt with a forecast of double-digit rebounds and a healthy scoring contribution. His ability to dominate the paint can certainly give the Heat a solid advantage beneath the hoop. Don't count out Andrew Wiggins either; his knack for finding scoring opportunities might provide some sweet support for the Miami offense.

Switching gears to the Bulls, all eyes will be on Coby White to lead the charge. Assuming his rest doesn't hold him back, he could deliver some serious firepower with nearly 21 points and some pivotal assists. His performance can often be the linchpin for Chicago's offensive rhythm. Speaking of key players, Nikola Vucevic stands out as the man to watch in the rebounding battle, likely to be at the helm with double-digit rebounds and a respectable scoreline to boot. Given Josh Giddey's day-to-day status, his potential absence might disrupt the Bulls' playmaking slightly, yet his assists and scoring prowess typically make him a game-changer whenever he takes to the court.

Now, let's talk predictions. This matchup is shaping up to be a real nail-biter with both teams sharing identical records and vying for that edge in the Eastern Conference rankings. Miami, riding high on a wave of road victories, is looking to notch their fourth straight win away from home. With Herro and Adebayo bringing their A-game, they could just have the upper hand. On the flip side, the Bulls, despite previous wins in the series, face a stiffer challenge if they don’t have their full squad ready. If key players like Giddey and White aren't at peak health, it might tip things in favor of the Heat. Ultimately, if I had to choose, giving a slight nod to Miami might just be the wisest bet—but hey, in the NBA, surprises are just part of the game. What do you think?

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