Match Details

• Fixture. Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat.
• Competition. NBA Play-In Tournament.
• Venue. United Center, Chicago.
• Date & Time. Wednesday, April 17, 2025, at 00:30 UTC.

Chicago Bulls: Team Form and Main Statistics

• Recent form. The Bulls finished 9th in the Eastern Conference with 39-43. They come into this one on a high, having won four of their last five. Including a crucial win away to the 76ers on Sunday. 
• Home Performance. Red-hot at home. Chicago have won five straight at the United Center. They feed off their home crowd when it counts. 
• Average points per game. The Bulls have averaged 117.8 points this season. Their last 10 games have averaged 121.4 points–even more impressive.
• Key player. Coby White has stepped up in recent weeks. He’s been electric down the stretch. White has averaged 20.4 points per game and his ability to break down defenses will be crucial. 
• Defence. The team’s defense has tightened in recent weeks–just in time! There is balance at both ends.
• Head-to-Head vs Miami Heat. The Bulls have won all three head-to-heads in their 2025 matches, but the each game has gone down to the wire.

Miami Heat: Team Form and Main Statistics

• Overall form. Miami closed the regular season 37-45. Consistency has been an issue. The Heat average 13.7 made 3-pointers per game.
• Away record. A 17-22 on the road record tells the story this season. They have been largely inconsistent and have found it tough to string together results outside Miami.
• Offensive performance. The Miami Heat are averaging 109.8 points per game. High-point scorers are Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, and Bam Adebayo, who have all been resting before the play-in game.
• Key player. Tyler Herro is a standout performer. He leads the charge with 23.9 points per game, 3.3 3-point field goals made, and 4.7 defensive rebounds. He’ll be expected to deliver under pressure.
• Defence. Miami’s defensive identity hasn’t disappeared. But lapses have crept in. They’ll need to be cohesive to stop Chicago.
• Head-to-Head vs The Bulls. Miami are 0-3 against Chicago this season. They’ve struggled to impose themselves in this matchup.

Our Bets for Chicago Bulls Vs Miami Heat

Our picks heading into this knockout clash:

• Safe bet. Chicago Bulls to win (Moneyline).
• Good value bet. Bam Adebayo to record a double-double.
• Risky bet. Coby White to score 25+ points.

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Prediction Summary for Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat

This Play-In matchup has all the makings of a tight, high-stakes battle. But the Bulls are trending in the right direction. They’ve got the momentum and the form. And the home court advantage. 

Miami has talent, no doubt. But recent inconsistency, especially away from home, makes them a risky pick. Unless Herro and Adebayo explode, it’s hard to see them outlasting the Chicago team.  

Prediction: Bulls to edge it and move one step closer to the 8th seed.

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