The Chicago Bulls (17-20) are 7-point underdogs as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Miami Heat (20-17) on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at United Center. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSUN, CHSN, and NBA TV.
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Heat vs. Bulls Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Heat 121, Bulls 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Heat (-270)
- Total Pick: Over 237.5 (computer predicts 237.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+7)
Recent Heat vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Bulls | -2.5 | 250.5 | -138 | +117 | 143-107 MIA |
| 4/16/2025 | Bulls | -2 | 220 | -132 | +111 | 109-90 MIA |
| 4/9/2025 | Heat | -2 | 227.5 | -131 | +110 | 119-111 CHI |
| 3/8/2025 | Heat | -5 | 225.5 | -202 | +168 | 114-109 CHI |
| 2/4/2025 | Heat | -3.5 | 229 | -167 | +140 | 133-124 CHI |
Heat 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Miami is 21-15-1 ATS this season.
- The Heat are 4-3 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- A total of 17 of Miami's 37 games with a set total have hit the over (45.9%).
- The Heat have won 10, or 62.5%, of the 16 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Miami has won six of its seven games when favored by at least -270 on the moneyline.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago is 18-19-0 ATS this year.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 7 points or more, the Bulls have a 3-3 record against the spread.
- A total of 16 of Chicago's 37 games with a set total have hit the over (43.2%).
- The Bulls are 11-9 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 55% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +217 or longer, Chicago has gone 1-5 (16.7%).
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Heat vs. Bulls Injury Report
Heat
Heat:
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Questionable (Ankle)
Bulls
Bulls:
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Coby White: Day-To-Day (Calf),
Jalen Smith: Day-To-Day (Concussion Protocol),
Zach Collins: Day-To-Day (Toe)
Heat vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSUN, CHSN, and NBA TV
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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