Bulls vs. Heat Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 04th, 2025

Arena and City where Bulls vs. Heat will be playing

It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Bulls will take on the Heat on February 04th, 2025, in Chicago, IL at United Center. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Bulls vs. Heat betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference showdown is scheduled for February 04th, 2025, kicking off at 19:00. The Bulls enters as 4 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Bulls won, 118-116. The over/under for the upcoming game is 227.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we are all well aware of how crucial the 3-point shot has become to the game. Let's analyze the proficiency of teams in long-range shooting. The Bulls are currently nailing 37.2% of their 3-pointers. Meanwhile, the Heat is impressively converting 36.5% of their shots from beyond the arc. The Bulls are dedicating 47% of their attempts to 3-pointers, showcasing their commitment to long-range shooting. The Heat, on the other hand, are taking 45% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Chicago Bulls

How are the Bulls playing this season?

The Bulls comes into this game with a 21-29 record, and they are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bulls win their most recent game?

No, Bulls fell to the Pistons, 127-119. DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bulls

The leading scorer for the Bulls this season is Zach LaVine, who is averaging 24 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Bulls

Coming into the February 04th, 2025 contest, Nikola Vucevic leads the Bulls with 10.4 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 59.75 points in DraftKings and 54.2 fantasy points in FanDuel. Josh Giddey has a team-high 6.6 assists per game. He scored 46.5 DraftKings points and 45 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Bulls is Lonzo Ball (1.5 steals per game). He has 24 DraftKings fantasy points and 22.8 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Jalen Smith is leading the way for the Bulls with 0.8 blocks per game

Bulls Team Analysis

The Bulls' point differential this season is -3.4 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. They are averaging 116.5 points per game while allowing 119.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bulls are making 16.1 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bulls are making 14.8 per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA.

Projected Bulls Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the Bulls' starting lineup consisted of Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso and Coby White.

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat head this game with a 24-23 record, and they are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

Yes, Heat defeated the Spurs, 105-103. Jimmy Butler scored 28 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 23.8 points per game. Tyler Herro also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.51. In the last game, scored 28.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 27.8 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Bam Adebayo is leading the way with 10 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 69.5 points in DraftKings and 69.9 in FanDuel. Tyler Herro is dishing out a team-high 5.4 assists per game. He has 28.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 27.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Heat's leader is Dru Smith with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Heat is Kel'el Ware, who is sending back 1 shots per game. He scored 28 DraftKings fantasy points and 29.4 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Heat Team Analysis

The Heat's point differential this season is 0.1 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.7 points per game while allowing 110.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 17 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.

Projected Heat's Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bulls, the Heat's starting five were Orlando Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry. For the upcoming matchup, Heat has the following injuries: Jimmy Butler is out (suspension), Josh Richardson is out (heel), and Dru Smith is out (achilles).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Bulls and Heat game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Heat.

Money Line betting suggestion

Bulls are a 4 money line underdog for the game against the Heat, and the suggestion is to pick the Heat.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Bulls and Heat is 227.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Bulls and Heat have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.