The Heat will play the Bulls on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls will take to the court on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Heat arrive at this game with a 90.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls, have a 89.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat sport a 17-23 away team record. That result ranks them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls hit the floor with a 18-23 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 14th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat sit 20th (110.5) for average points scored per game. The Chicago Bulls stand 6th, averaging 117.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.9 points against the Miami Heat per game this season. That result puts them 21st in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Chicago Bulls stand 3rd in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 119.6 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat wind down the season with a 10-5 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, have a 4-12 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 37-44 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 38-43 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Miami Heat be battlin' the Chicago Bulls on April 16th...
Miami Heat be standin' at 37-44, while Chicago Bulls be at 38-43...
Heat lead their division at 10-5, but Bulls be strugglin' at 4-12...
Miami be scorin' 110.5 points per game, while Chicago be at 117.8...
Review each team's season standings below... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Prepare to set sail for a showdown like no other on the hardwood!
Best Heat at Bulls Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Bulls are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Bulls are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Heat
Bulls
4/16/25 7:00pm EDT | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Chicago Bulls favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Heat
Bulls
4/16/25 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| pb - Chicago Bulls | 38 | 43 | 0.469 | +29.0 | 18-23 | 20-20 | 4-12 | 27-24 | 117.8 | 119.6 | -1.8 | W2 | 7-3 |
| pb - Miami Heat | 37 | 44 | 0.457 | +30.0 | 19-21 | 17-23 | 10-5 | 24-27 | 110.5 | 109.9 | +0.6 | W1 | 7-3 |
Miami Heat & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Miami Heat Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
Miami Heat & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.