Bulls vs Heat Picks and Prediction – 3/9/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 03/07/2025 at 9:03 PM ET

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat 03/08/25 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 3/9/2025, 1:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: MIA -4.5 ; O/U 229

Bulls vs Heat Prediction

The Chicago Bulls look for a second consecutive win on Saturday when visiting the Miami Heat. Chicago is 25-38 and 10th in the Eastern Conference, 3 ½ games ahead of 11th place, with only the top 10 qualifying for the postseason. Chicago defeated the Orlando Magic 125-123 on Thursday night, snapping a two-game losing streak. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Nikola Vucevic leads Chicago in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Josh Giddey is the leader in assists, averaging 6.6 per game. Chicago’s second-leading scorer is Coby White, averaging 18.4 points per game. Chicago scores an average of 116.5 points per game, shooting 46.3% overall and 36.6% from 3-point territory.

The Miami Heat complete a back-to-back on Saturday when hosting the Chicago Bulls after playing at home on Friday night versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami is 29-32 and 7th in the Eastern Conference, five games behind sixth place, with the top six avoiding the play-in round of the postseason. Miami lost to Cleveland 112-107 on Wednesday and has lost two of the last three.

Tyler Herro leads Miami in scoring and assists, averaging 23.9 points and 5.7 assists per game. Bam Adebayho is the leading rebounder, averaging 10.0 rebounds per game. Andrew Wiggins is the second-leading scorer, averaging 17.8 points per game. Miami scores an average of 110.2 points per game, shooting 45.8% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory.

Bulls vs Heat Pick Analysis

The Miami Heat will win at home on Saturday when hosting the Chicago Bulls but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in five of Chicago's last six, six of Miami's last nine, and 11 of the last 13 the Heat have played at home. Chicago is 9th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 116.6 points per game and the Bulls are last in points allowed, at 120.8 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win but our best play is OVER 125-115.

Our Free NBA Pick for Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls

Over 229