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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls matchup.
NBA action continues on Wednesday at 7:30PM ET as the Miami Heat lock horns with the Chicago Bulls in the 2025 Play-In Tournament at United Center.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Bulls as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Miami-Chicago game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Bulls' chance of winning at 59%, with the Heat at 41%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Bulls lineup will feature stars like Coby White, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic, while the Heat will look to Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins.
For expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Heat vs. Bulls predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Heat and Bulls 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Bulls a 59% chance of defeating the Heat. Our predicted final score has the Bulls winning 111-108.
According to our model, the Bulls (-2) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 219.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
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Last Updated: 11:38PM, Apr 16
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Heat vs. Bulls Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Heat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2 (-112) | -2 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -124 |
| Total | o219.5 (-110) | u219.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Heat vs. Bulls Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Heat vs. Bulls matchup is on the moneyline.
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Heat vs. Bulls Player Props
NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Wednesday's Miami vs. Chicago game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at United Center.
Tyler Herro is expected to lead the Heat in scoring, while Coby White is projected to be the top scorer for the Bulls.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Heat vs. Bulls Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's matchup between the Bulls and Heat at United Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: United Center
The NBA Play-In Tournament features the teams that ranked 7th through 10th in each conference, including the Heat and Bulls, fighting for a place in this year's NBA Playoffs.
The winner of the Miami vs. Chicago matchup will advance to face the Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Heat vs. Bulls matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Miami vs. Chicago picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Bulls, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Heat on Wednesday.
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