Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions
The 10th-seed Chicago Bulls (40-42) take on the 7th-seed Miami Heat (44-38) Friday at Kaseya Arena for the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Bulls vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls pulled off a remarkable comeback against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday to become the 1st 10 seed to win their play-in game. The Bulls won 109-105 after trailing by 19 points as a 6.5-point road underdog. F Zach LaVine took over in the 4th quarter and ended the game with 39 points.
The Miami Heat fell in an early hole against the Atlanta Hawks and after a fighting back in the 2nd half could not overcome the deficit and lost 116-105 in Tuesday's play-in game as a 5,5-point home favorite. Heat G Kyle Lowry scored 33 of the team's 37 bench points.
The Bulls took the season series 3-0, winning by 24 points and 8 points twice.
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