Miami-Dade Arena is the venue of the last Eastern Conference play-in game between the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat.
Before Betting on the Bulls vs. Heat
The Chicago Bulls staged a miraculous comeback in the final 12 minutes of the game in Toronto, erasing a massive deficit and ultimately winning the event 37-24. The Raptors were leading 66–47 and the crowd was already looking ahead to the next game in Miami.
But neither Zach LaVine nor DeMar DeRozan accepted that, especially LaVine, who scored 39 points against the Raptors, killing their defense. DeMar DeRozan had 23 buckets, and Nikola Vucevic scored 14, but with 13 boards.
The Miami Heat were no match for the Atlanta Hawks, who ultimately won 116-105. Miami’s lack of top results after the bubble finals have taken its toll on the team, which now looks unmotivated. That was the case throughout the entire season.
The Heat had trouble in the air against the Hawks, as they only managed to grab 39 boards to the visitors’ 63. Tyler Hero scored 26 points, Jimmy Butler had 21, while Kyle Lowry went off from deep, sinking six of his nine attempts and racking up 33 buckets.
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat NBA Play In Offshore Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Bulls (2.88) | Heat (1.46) | 208.5 | Bulls +5.5 (1.93) | Heat -5.5 (1.89) |
| Bovada | Bulls (2.88) | Heat (1.45) | 208.5 | Bulls +5.5 (1.91) | Heat -5.5 (1.91) |
| BetUS | Bulls (2.88) | Heat (1.46) | 208.5 | Bulls +5.5 (1.93) | Heat -5.5 (1.89) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Bulls (2.88) | Heat (1.46) | 208.5 | Bulls +5.5 (1.93) | Heat -5.5 (1.89) |
| Pinnacle | Bulls (2.85) | Heat (1.48) | 209.5 | Bulls +5.5 (1.97) | Heat -5.5 (1.93) |
| MyBookie | Bulls (2.80) | Heat (1.45) | 208.5 | Bulls +5.5 (1.91) | Heat -5.5 (1.91) |
The Bulls are coming to Florida without any pressure, which can’t be said for the hosts, who are already under fire for their performance against the Hawks. That pressure will be the Heat’s biggest enemy, like against Atlanta, killing the atmosphere and the chemistry on the court, and we don’t think the Heat will win here.
