The Miami Heat will be on the road to face the Chicago Bulls in another round of NBA Cup games. It is one of the nine Emirates Cup games scheduled for Friday.
The Heat are fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 9-6 record. They have won three of their last five games, with their last game being a 110-96 home win against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Miami guard Norman Powell recorded 25 points, six rebounds and three assists. Bam Adebayo added 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
The Bulls, on the other hand, are seventh in the East with an 8-6 record. They have lost three of their last five games. However, they're on a two-game win streak with their last game being a 122-121 road win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
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Center Nikola Vucevic recorded 27 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Coby White chipped in with 25 points, one rebound and seven assists.
Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls game details
The Heat-Bulls game is scheduled for 8 pm ET at United Center in Chicago. The matchup can be watched on FDSSUN and CHSN+.
Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls betting lines
Moneyline: Heat (+120) vs. Bulls (-150)
Spread: Heat (+2.5) vs. Bulls (-2.5)
Total: (O/U): Heat (o248.5) -110 vs. Bulls (u248.5) -110
Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls betting lines preview
The Bulls have a better head-to-head record against the Heat. They have met 132 times, and Chicago leads with a 68-64 record.
Their last matchup was on April 16, where Miami won 109-90 on the road. Heat guard Tyler Herro recorded 38 points, five rebounds and four assists. Bulls guard Josh Giddey finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls betting lines predicted starting lineups
Heat
PG: Davion Mitchell | SG: Norman Powell | SF: Pelle Larsson | PF: Simone Fontecchio | C: Bam Adebayo
Bulls
PG: Josh Giddey | SG: Kevin Huerter | SF: Isaac Okoro | PF: Matas Buzelis | C: Nikola Vucevic
Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.
Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls betting lines betting tips
Norman Powell has an over/under of 25.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 25.4 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.
Meanwhile, Josh Giddey has an over/under of 20.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 20.8 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.
Game prediction
The Bulls are the favorites to win against the Heat. They have a 60% win probability compared to the Heat, who have a 45.5% chance.
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