Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat | Week 8 Game Preview

When: Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at 8:00PM ET.

Where: FTX Arena, Miami, FL.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Heat -1.5.

Total: 210.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Bulls Spotlight

The Chicago Bulls were just caught off guard by a good Cleveland Cavaliers team, while failing to cover as 3-point underdogs. Offensively on the road, the Bulls rank 10th in points per game, 1st in field goal percentage, and 3rd in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Bulls rank 13th in points allowed, 16th in field goal percentage, 14th in 3-point shooting, and 7th in rebounding. 

Heat Spotlight

After dropping two-straight, the Miami Heat got things back on track by taking down the Milwaukee Bucks as 6.5-point underdogs. Offensively at home, the Heat rank 19th in points per game, 6th in field goal percentage, and 17th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Heat rank 4th in points allowed, 19th in field goal percentage, 25th in 3-point shooting, and 1st in rebounding. 

Final Say

After reeling off four straight, it looks like the travel schedule and Covid got the better of the Bulls last game, and now don’t carry much momentum into Miami where they have gone 4-2 ATS in their last seven there, but are just 1-5 SU during that span. The Heat should be feeling comfortable at home now as this will be their third-straight game there and are feeling confident after taking down the Bucks. They also come to play against the good teams, going 5-0 ATS in their last five versus a team with a .600 or better record. Bulls may be too depleted to compete in this one, rolling with the small home favorites.

Pick: Miami Heat -1.5