Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat 2/28/2022 Picks Previews and Game Analysis

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat 2/28/2022 – The Miami Heat are on a three-game winning streak and they don’t have any intention of stepping on the brakes. This team is about to host standings rival Chicago Bulls this coming Monday, February 28 inside the halls of the FTX Arena located in Miami, Florida. The tip-off happens at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time with the television broadcast can be seen through the Bally Sports Sun. NBA League Pass subscribers can enjoy the same feed through an online live stream. The Miami Heat is seen in NBA betting spreads as the favorites to win over the Chicago Bulls.

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Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat 2/28/2022 Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Chicago Bulls	+5 (-110)	227 o (-110)	+140
Miami Heat	-5 (-110)	227 u (-110)	-175

The Chicago Bulls are currently placed second in the NBA Eastern Conference with their record of 39-22 and they trail the Miami Heat by just only one game. They are coming from a tough loss against the streaking Memphis Grizzlies, 110-116, and if they win this matchup, they can reclaim the best record in the East. During their loss against the Grizzlies, DeMar DeRozan continued to lead the charge with 31 points, seven rebounds and three assists while also being in the discussion for league MVP. Zach Lavin also had a good game doing 28 points but this team really misses the services of Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso.

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Players to watch: D. DeRozan SF 57 GP 57 GS 35.8 MIN 28.3 PTS 0.8 OR 4.4 DR 5.3 REB 5.1 AST 0.9 STL 0.3 BLK 2.3 TO 2.2 PF 2.2 AST/TO 24.87 PER

Z. LaVine SG 49 GP 49 GS 34.7 MIN 24.6 PTS 0.3 OR 4.6 DR 4.8 REB 4.5 AST 0.6 STL 0.4 BLK 2.7 TO 1.7 PF 1.6 AST/TO 20.36 PER

N. Vucevic C 54 GP 54 GS 33.9 MIN 17.9 PTS 2 OR 9.7 DR 11.7 REB 3.6 AST 1 STL 1.2 BLK 1.9 TO 2.5 PF 1.8 AST/TO 18.86 PER.

The Miami Heat continue to lead the NBA Eastern Conference with their record of 40-21. They converted their momentum from their last game and they now have won their last three matchups. Among the teams the Bulls defeated in the run were the Charlotte Hornets, New York Knicks and the most recent was a four-point victory over the San Antonio Spurs, 113-129. Bam Adebayo had a dominant game against the Spurs providing the team with 36 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks while Tyler Herro made his return, tallying 27 points from the bench.

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Players to Watch: J. Butler SF 42 GP 42 GS 34.2 MIN 21.9 PTS 1.9 OR 4.4 DR 6.2 REB 5.8 AST 1.8 STL 0.5 BLK 2.2 TO 1.5 PF 2.7 AST/TO 24.84 PER

T. Herro PG 48 GP 10 GS 32.7 MIN 20.3 PTS 0.6 OR 4.2 DR 4.8 REB 3.9 AST 0.7 STL 0.2 BLK 2.7 TO 1.6 PF 1.4 AST/TO 15.20 PER

B. Adebayo C 36 GP 36 GS 33.4 MIN 19 PTS 2.8 OR 7.6 DR 10.3 REB 3.5 AST 1.5 STL 0.9 BLK 2.8 TO 3.1 PF 1.2 AST/TO 21.22 PER.

Chicago Bulls

Chicago are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games.
Chicago are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Chicago are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Miami.
Bulls are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami.
Chicago are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games this season.
Bulls are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Chicago are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division division.

Miami Heat

The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami’s last 16 games.
Miami are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games against Chicago.
Miami are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago.
Miami are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games this season.
Heat are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Miami are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games played in February.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami’s last 13 games played on a Monday when at home.

Injuries

Chicago Bulls

Nikola Vucevic C Ankle is probable Monday vs Miami
Alex Caruso SG Wrist is out indefinitely
Lonzo Ball PG Knee is out indefinitely
Patrick Williams SF Thumb is out for season

Miami Heat

Kyle Lowry PG Personal is OUT Monday vs Chicago
Markieff Morris PF Conditioning is out indefinitely
Victor Oladipo SG Knee is out indefinitely
Dewayne Dedmon C Back is upgraded to probable Saturday vs San Antonio
Caleb Martin SG Achilles is “?” Monday vs Chicago

Having the game played in their home court puts the Miami Heat as the safer bet to take in this matchup against the Chicago Bulls according to the online sportsbook. Jimmy Butler has a chip on his shoulder facing his former team and fans expect a great performance from him.

Moneyline: The Bulls as the underdog team is given an ML of +140 while the Heat are -175 at home.

ATS: It is a wide five points for this matchup with the Heat getting the -5 while the Bulls are on the other side with +5.

TOTALs: The total set for both teams to reach is at 227 points with the Bulls going over and the Heat are under.

Score Prediction: 116 – 109, Heat