In the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament, the Miami Heat face off against the Chicago Bulls for a shot at advancing in the playoffs.

Game Preview

• Tip-off: 7:30 PM ET
• Location: United Center, Chicago

Game Context

The Heat, carrying a record of 38-43-1 against the spread this season, will come up against the Bulls who are slightly favored at -1.5.

Latest Trends

• Bulls: Strong finish with a three-game winning streak, including a significant victory against the Philadelphia 76ers (122-102).
• Heat: Entering this match with a narrow loss to the Washington Wizards, which ended their regular season.

Key Players to Watch

• Coby White: Averaging 20.4 points, with standout performances including 37 points against the Hornets.
• Josh Giddey: Contributing averages of 14.6 points and showing consistency with four games topping 10 assists.
• Tyler Herro: Leading the Heat in scoring this season and capable of explosive performances, recently scoring 30 points against the Bulls.
• Bam Adebayo: A significant presence in the frontcourt with attributes like scoring and rebounding making him essential for the Heat.

The odds currently indicate that the Bulls are -122 money-line favorites with the over/under set at 219 points.

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