How to watch Bulls vs. Heat: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

Who’s Playing

Miami @ Chicago

Current Records: Miami 49-28; Chicago 45-32

What to Know

The Miami Heat are 17-5 against the Chicago Bulls since January of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Miami will take on Chicago at 8 p.m. ET at United Center after having had a few days off. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous games.

The Heat were able to grind out a solid win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, winning 106-98. Miami’s center Bam Adebayo did his thing and almost dropped a triple-double on 17 points, 12 rebounds, and eight dimes.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Chicago ultimately got the result they were hoping for on Thursday with a 135-130 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Small forward DeMar DeRozan went supernova for Chicago as he had 50 points and six assists along with five boards. Deebo’s night made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 32 points. DeRozan’s points were the most he has had all season.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Heat are expected to win a tight contest. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Miami is now 49-28 while the Bulls sit at 45-32. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Miami have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.50%, which places them fourth in the league. But Chicago enters the game with a 48.10% field goal percentage, good for second best in the league. We’ll see which of these strengths — offense or defense — will win out.

How To Watch

• When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
• TV: NBC Sports Chicago
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $83.29

Odds

The Heat are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Heat as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Miami have won 17 out of their last 22 games against Chicago.

• Feb 28, 2022 – Miami 112 vs. Chicago 99
• Dec 11, 2021 – Miami 118 vs. Chicago 92
• Nov 27, 2021 – Miami 107 vs. Chicago 104
• Apr 26, 2021 – Chicago 110 vs. Miami 102
• Apr 24, 2021 – Miami 106 vs. Chicago 101
• Mar 12, 2021 – Miami 101 vs. Chicago 90
• Dec 08, 2019 – Miami 110 vs. Chicago 105
• Nov 22, 2019 – Miami 116 vs. Chicago 108
• Jan 30, 2019 – Chicago 105 vs. Miami 89
• Jan 19, 2019 – Miami 117 vs. Chicago 103
• Nov 23, 2018 – Miami 103 vs. Chicago 96
• Mar 29, 2018 – Miami 103 vs. Chicago 92
• Jan 15, 2018 – Chicago 119 vs. Miami 111
• Nov 26, 2017 – Miami 100 vs. Chicago 93
• Nov 01, 2017 – Miami 97 vs. Chicago 91
• Jan 27, 2017 – Miami 100 vs. Chicago 88
• Dec 10, 2016 – Chicago 105 vs. Miami 100
• Nov 10, 2016 – Chicago 98 vs. Miami 95
• Apr 07, 2016 – Miami 106 vs. Chicago 98
• Mar 11, 2016 – Miami 118 vs. Chicago 96
• Mar 01, 2016 – Miami 129 vs. Chicago 111
• Jan 25, 2016 – Miami 89 vs. Chicago 84