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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is shoved while defending Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell in an earlier April 2025 matchup
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How To Watch the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls Play-In Game 2025: Tipoff Time and Best Options for Streaming Online

By Matt Buxbaum  |  Last updated Apr 16, 2025 3:06 PM ET
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We're in for a real treat tonight: At 7:30 PM ET, the Miami Heat are in Chicago to take on the Bulls, who are an extremely slight 1.5-point favorite for this play-in matchup. 

The best stat line going for the Bulls: Chicago swept Miami 3–0 during the regular season, including a recent 119–111 victory on April 9th, 2025.

The Miami Heat is missing Jimmy Butler, and they haven't been the same since he got traded. If only they had Butler tonight...he just dropped 38 points playing for the Warriors in their play-in game yesterday. The Heat's Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo have had to step up, but nothing compares to a dual-role player like #22. 

For the Chicago Bulls, the team is red-hot and ended the regular season with a momentous three-game winning streak. Plus, Coby White and Josh Giddey (still in tonight despite a forearm injury) are playing their hearts out to keep that streak going into the play-in game tonight. 

Expect the Bulls to advance and secure one of the remaining NBA playoff spots tonight in the SoFi Play-In Tournament.

Predictions, odds, and spread for Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat

Key Line Chicago Bulls  Miami Heat 
Point Spread -1.5 +1.5
Moneyline -122 +103
Over/Under 219.5 (O/U)

When is the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls play-in game?

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

  • Matchup: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls
  • Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM (EST), 5:30 PM (MST), 4:30 PM (PST)
  • TV Channels: ESPN
  • Livestreaming Platforms: Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Stadium: United Center

How can I watch the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls Play-In Matchup?

To watch the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls play-in game, you'll need access to ESPN. These broadcasting powerhouses bring you courtside action for this crucial tournament matchup!

Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls Stats: Quick side-by-side comparison and what you need to know

The Chicago Bulls appear to have the statistical edge heading into this SoFi 2025 Play-In Tournament matchup, and they swept the Heat when they had Jimmy Butler. 

Key Stat
  Miami Heat 
  Chicago Bulls 
PPG
 110.6
 117.8
REB
 43.4
 45.9
FG %
 46.5%
 47.0%
FT %
 79.1%
 80.9%
3-Point %
 36.7%
 36.7%

Who is winning the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls matchup?

The Chicago Bulls are taking the flame out of the Miami Heat tonight. Jimmy Butler is gone. The Bulls swept the Heat in the regular season when Butler was active on the Heat's roster. To top off what's to come? The Bulls are playing at home.

The Bulls are a 1.5-point favorite, but everything else paints a foreboding picture for the Heat tonight.