Bulls vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 9, 2026, 2:50AM | Published: Jan 8, 2026, 3:00PM
The Chicago Bulls will face the favoured Miami Heat in NBA action at United Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Nikola Vucevic, Coby White and Matas Buzelis, the Bulls are aiming to beat a Heat team that includes Norman Powell, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bulls vs Heat game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Chicago vs Miami NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Heat a 70% chance of defeating the Bulls at United Center.
Bulls vs Heat: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at United Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Bulls $3.10, Heat $1.38
- Line: Bulls +7 ($1.91), Heat -7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 237.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bulls at $3.10 and the Heat at $1.38.
The Bulls are listed as 7-point underdogs against the Heat, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Heat (-7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 237.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulls (+7) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 237.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Bulls vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $1.38 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls +7 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 237.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Bulls vs Heat betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Bulls vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Heat at United Center this Friday is the Heat winning 121-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Chicago vs Miami game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Bulls vs Heat prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Chicago vs Miami match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bulls vs Heat: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Bulls and Heat at United Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat
- Date: Friday 9 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs Miami predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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