The Miami Heat clash with the Chicago Bulls in a key Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday. Miami is coming off a 133-124 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, while Chicago dropped a 113-110 decision at Indiana that same night. The Heat (25-23), who hold down the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, are 10-15 on the road this season. The Bulls (23-24), who are 10th in the East, are 15-10 on their home court. Tyler Herro (ribs) is out for Miami, while Josh Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Chicago.
Tip-off from United Center in Chicago is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Bulls lead the all-time series 68-65, but Miami registered a 143-107 win on Nov. 21. Miami is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Heat vs. Bulls odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 239.5. Miami is at -118 on the money line (risk $118 to win $100).
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