Heat vs Bulls Prop Bets, Odds and Prediction Feb 28
Heat vs Bulls Betting Preview
Huge game in the NBA Eastern Conference on Monday night as the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds go at it on South Beach. At the time of posting, Miami has opened as a 4-point home favorite over the visiting Bulls, with the total sitting at 221.5 points.
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| Monday, February 28 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Miami Heat -4 vs Chicago Bulls |
| Total: | 221.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 7:40pm ET / 4:40pm PT |
| Arena: | FTX Arena in Miami |
| TV: | Bally Sports Sun |
Heat vs Bulls Analysis
Vucevic is listed as a game time decision, but reports are that he will play through a bit of a sprained ankle so expect him to go, but Miami will be without Kyle Lowry and it’s too bad we won’t see these teams at full strength, but that’s not our focus. We’re looking at what the best bet is in this game. Let’s dive in.
The Healthy Heat
This team has such a high ceiling when they are healthy, and they are putting it on display now. They are 8-1 their last 9 games and their only loss was to the Mavericks when they shot 26% from three-point range.
I am a big fan of teams who have a crunch time guy, but aren’t relying on him in every game throughout the whole game and Miami checks that box. They have had a different leading scorer in four straight games, but when they need a basket down the stretch at the end of a close game Butler is one of the best.
Unfortunately, they aren’t a great cover team as they are 5-4-1 ATS their last 10, and they’re 0-5 ATS in their last five home games. They are sixth in offensive efficiency and fifth in defensive efficiency, so they get it done on both ends of the court. Their big challenge tonight will be, of course….figure out how to not let Demar DeRozan beat them.
Derozan’s World
I have to start with DeRozan as he’s going for nine-straight games with 31 or more points, and the comeback against Memphis on Saturday was impressive, but they were down that whole game and probably didn’t deserve to win or cover. Before that though, they had won six straight, and they’ve covered seven out of 10 games.
Chicago can score without question as they are fourth in offensive efficiency, but defense is an issue without Ball and Caruso on the perimeter as they have dropped to 19th in defensive efficiency.
Heat vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are getting wins against lesser opponents, but their last four losses have been to Memphis, Phoenix, Philly and Toronto…all playoff teams. Their last nine wins have been to teams below .500, and Bam Adebayo has had two great games out of the All-Star break, and Vucevic can be taken advantage of on defense.
Shop around and see if you can find -3.5, if not I’ll take the Heat -4 at a smaller wager, but without Ball and Caruso I think Chicago is a bit of smoke and mirrors right now.
OFFICIAL PLAY: HEAT -4
Heat vs Bulls Prop Bets
From GoldSheet: Demar Derozan has been hitting his point total overs all the time lately as it stands at 30.5 tonight. This is a marquee game for the East’s top two teams and Derozan needs a big game to increase his outside shot of winning the MVP. Another points total to look at is Zach Lavine’s 23.5 total at DraftKings as the Heat play great interior defense limiting paint scoring.
NBA Stat Sheet
Each day, WagerTalk handicapper Ralph Michaels puts together his NBA Stat Sheet, which offers a head-to-head comparison for how teams are performing in a number of key areas heading into a game. Check out Monday’s sheet, with notes on tonight’s Heat vs Bulls contest.
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