Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 20 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Chicago Bulls (11-18) are coming into tonight's game on a four-game losing skid. Their most recent game saw them lose 150-126 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Their opponents tonight, the Miami Heat (16-15), are the polar opposite right now with a four-game winning streak. Their most recent victory saw them take down the San Antonio Spurs 111-101.
This is the second time this season the Bulls have found themselves on a four-game losing streak. They bounced back from it with major upset wins over the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. They'll no doubt be looking to do the same against the thriving Heat tonight.
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Match Details
Fixture: Bulls @ Heat
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 20, 07:30 p.m. ET
Venue: FTX Arena, Miami, Florida
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Injury Report
On the Bulls' front, point guard Lonzo Ball is still out due to a knee injury with no estimates on when he might return. Small forward Javonte Green is probable despite right knee soreness.
On the Heat's end, center Omer Yurtseven is out due to ankle surgery last month. Point guard Gabe Vincent is out with a knee injury. Small forward Jimmy Butler is probable despite knee issues at the moment. Small forward Caleb Martin is questionable due to an ankle injury. Point guard Kyle Lowry is questionable due to a knee injury. Center Dewayne Dedmon is probable despite foot issues at the moment. Power forward Udonis Haslem is questionable due to an Achilles issue.
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Betting Odds & Spreads
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Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Starting 5s
Bulls - PG: Alex Caruso, SG: Zach LaVine, SF: DeMar DeRozan, PF: Patrick Williams, C: Nikola Vucevic
Heat - PG: Kyle Lowry, SG: Tyler Herro, SF: Caleb Martin, PF: Jimmy Butler, C: Bam Adebayo
Bulls vs. Heat Prediction
The Miami Heat are on fire right now, but they're coming into tonight's riddled with injuries. On offense, they haven't been the most efficient of teams this season, but the likes of Tyler Herro have stepped up, scoring on average more than 20 points a game. Defensively, the Heat have been very efficient of late bar some inconsistency regarding rebounds.
The Bulls are having a tough season thus far. The longtime absence of star point guard Lonzo Ball has done them no favors. In both offense and defense, the Chicago outfit has floundered badly this month. This is great news for the often gun-shy Heat as they should be able to break past the Bulls' hit-and-miss defense and up their scoring average. With the home-court advantage and all of the momentum, a Heat win tonight seems very likely.
Prediction: Heat -5 (-110)
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