The Miami Heat (25-23) and Chicago Bulls (23-24) will square off in the NBA on Thursday night. Tipoff from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSSUN.
The Heat are 1.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Heat -1.5), with the over/under set at 239.5 total points. Miami is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Heat vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, January 29.
Heat vs Bulls Prediction
- Heat vs Bulls pick: Bulls First Half Moneyline (+100)
My Bulls vs. Heat best bet is on Chicago to win the first half of the game at +100. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Heat vs Bulls NBA Thursday Odds
| Heat Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -115 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | -125 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -105 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | +105 |
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Preview
The NBA system titled "First Half 'Dogs vs. Coasting Teams" focuses on NBA first half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents, which may be the case for the Heat in tonight's matchup against the Bulls.
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings like the Bulls face elite opponents with high win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games — which may be the case for the Heat in this spot.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with early intensity and effort, creating value in short term situations before talent disparity takes over.
Heat vs Bulls Picks, Betting Predictions
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
So, let's back the Bulls to win the first half as home underdogs on Thursday night.
Heat vs Bulls Best Bet
- Bulls First Half Moneyline (+100)
Spread
I'm staying away from the spread in this game.
Moneyline
My Bulls vs Heat betting prediction is on Chicago to win the first half at +100.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
Bulls vs Heat Betting Trends
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