The Chicago Bulls (24-25) face the Miami Heat (26-24) in an Eastern Conference matchup on the second night of a back-to-back for both teams. The Bulls are coming off a gritty road win over the Heat despite significant absences, while Miami looks to rebound from that loss at home. This game could be defined by depth and fatigue, with key injuries impacting both sides. Broadcast on FDSSUN, CHSN, and WPLG.
Venue Location
Kaseya Center
Miami, FL
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
Both teams played on January 31, with the Bulls pulling off an upset win. Chicago has shown resilience without stars, but Miami’s inconsistency persists.
Chicago Bulls (5-5 in last 10 games, won 1 of last 2):
The Bulls average 117.6 PPG over their last 10, allowing 119.7 PPG (negative margin of -2.1). They’ve shot 47.6% from the field but struggle defensively.
Recent results:
Jan 31: W 125-118 @ MIA (48.9% FG, 10 TO)
Jan 29: L 113-116 vs MIA (45.2% FG, 14 TO)
Jan 27: W 120-115 vs MEM (47.8% FG, 12 TO)
Jan 25: L 102-110 @ ATL (44.4% FG, 15 TO)
Jan 23: W 112-108 vs ORL
Overall, Chicago ranks 10th in PPG (117.6) and 12th in RPG (45.3), with a defense allowing 119.7 PPG (25th).
Miami Heat (6-4 in last 10 games, lost 1 of last 2):
The Heat average 116.4 PPG in their last 10, allowing 112.3 PPG (positive margin of +4.1). They’ve shot 45.8% from the field with strong rebounding. Recent results:
Jan 31: L 118-125 vs CHI (47.3% FG, 13 TO)
Jan 29: W 116-113 @ CHI (45.2% FG, 14 TO)
Jan 27: W 124-112 vs DAL (48.9% FG, 11 TO)
Jan 25: L 105-110 @ ORL (43.2% FG, 16 TO)
Jan 23: W 121-115 vs IND
Overall, Miami ranks 12th in PPG (116.4) and 8th in RPG (44.8), with a defense holding opponents to 112.3 PPG (7th).
Injury Report
Chicago Bulls:
Josh Giddey (G): Out – Injury Management
Jalen Smith (F): Out – Left Calf Strain
Tre Jones (G): Out – Left Hamstring Strain
Zach Collins (C): Out – Right Toe Sprain
Nikola Vucevic (C): Questionable – Rest
Coby White (G): Questionable – Right Calf Injury Management
Noa Essengue (F): Out – Left Shoulder Surgery (season-ending)
Emanuel Miller (F): Questionable – Migraine
Miami Heat:
Tyler Herro (G): Out – Right Rib Injury
Davion Mitchell (G): Out – Left Shoulder Strain
Norman Powell (G): Out – Personal Reasons
Terry Rozier (G): Out – Immediate Leave (personal/legal)
Kel’el Ware (C): Questionable – Right Hamstring Strain
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries force both teams to rely on secondary options, shifting focus to versatile forwards and emerging guards. Miami’s home rebounding could be key.
Bam Adebayo (MIA) vs. Patrick Williams (CHI): Adebayo (18.1 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 2.8 APG) anchors Miami’s interior and will test Williams (assuming Vucevic sits; 10.2 PPG, strong defense). Williams must limit Adebayo’s post play.
Andrew Wiggins (MIA) vs. Ayo Dosunmu (CHI): Wiggins (15.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 46.9% FG) provides scoring punch; Dosunmu (15.1 PPG, recent 29 PTS explosion) needs to match his energy on drives.
Pelle Larsson (MIA) vs. Matas Buzelis (CHI): Larsson (efficient shooter, 22 PTS last game) steps up without guards; Buzelis (15.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG) brings athleticism and could exploit mismatches.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIA) vs. Isaac Okoro (CHI): Jaquez (15.4 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 52.2% FG) thrives in transition; Okoro (defensive specialist) must contain him while contributing offensively.
Miami’s bench (Larsson, potential Ware) has an edge over Chicago’s makeshift rotation, including Yuki Kawamura and Lachlan Olbrich.
Series History
The Bulls hold a slight all-time edge at 69-66 over the Heat. In recent matchups, Chicago averages 115.3 PPG while Miami scores 118.0 PPG. Recent games:
Jan 31, 2026: Bulls 125-118 Heat (CHI won on road)
Jan 29, 2026: Heat 116-113 Bulls (MIA won on road)
Nov 21, 2025: Heat 143-107 Bulls (MIA won at CHI)
Apr 16, 2025: Heat 109-90 Bulls (Play-In)
Apr 9, 2025: Bulls 119-111 Heat
Miami has won 7 of the last 10, but Chicago snapped a streak in the latest encounter.
Betting Trends
Miami is 24-26 ATS this season (13-11 ATS at home), while Chicago is 23-26 ATS (10-14 ATS on road). The Heat’s games hit the over 52% of the time (26/50), and combined, these teams average 234 PPG (exceeding the total by 1.5). However, with injuries and back-to-back fatigue, recent unders are prevalent—Bulls 6-4 O/U last 10; Heat 5-5 O/U last 10. Chicago is 4-6 ATS in last 10; Miami is 6-4 ATS in last 10.
Game Odds
Chicago Bulls 235.5
Miami Heat – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
