<p>The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are two of the most iconic teams in NBA history. Everyone knows about these franchises and the successes the two teams have had over the years.</p> <p>Success has eluded both in more modern times, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some interesting basketball action when they do share a court. Of course, we saw that happen earlier in this year’s NBA regular season…</p> <p>As part of our Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat betting predictions, we’ll take a look at what happened in that game and more historically. We’ll also consider recent NBA form to identify potential betting value that you can potentially use to maximise your NBA betting experiences with Sportsbet!</p> <p>So, ahead of the contest on Friday, January 9, at 13:00 AEDT, let’s take a look at what might happen…</p> <h2>Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Betting Preview</h2> <p>In the aforementioned game between these two teams this regular season, the Miami Heat recorded a blowout victory over the Bulls. They won the contest 143-107, with the game taking place in Chicago. Will a case of déjà vu occur?</p> <p>In that game, <strong>Ayo Dosunmu</strong> scored 23 points for the Bulls, while <strong>Josh Giddey</strong> had 19. <strong>Jalen Smith</strong> added 14 from the bench, but it wasn’t enough to stop Miami from dominating them in their own arena.</p> <p>The heat from the Heat’s players came from multiple angles:<strong> Kel’el Ware </strong>scored 20 points, with<strong> Norman Powell</strong> having 19 and <strong>Bam Adebayo</strong> having 18. <strong>Pelle Larsson </strong>and<strong> Davion Mitchell </strong>both started the game and also managed 16 points each in an all-around team effort. Three players from the bench also managed to score double-digits.</p> <p>It wasn’t a real surprise that the Heat had won that game, based on the head-to-head. Miami appears to have started a streak of wins over Chicago, having won the last two. This follows a period of three wins for the Bulls, but they have an 11-9 record against them over the past 20 matches.</p> <h2>Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>So, are we expecting a case of déjà vu? Our Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat betting predictions do hint at something familiar happening when they play on Friday.</p> <p><strong>We predict that the Heat will win</strong>. When it comes to playing in Chicago, the visitors tend to do well. In the last five meetings at the United Center, the Heat have won three, including back-to-back victories in the most recent outings.</p> <p><strong>Coby White</strong> could be where the value is. After an injury layoff, he returned against the Boston Celtics and managed just five points. He is among the leaders in terms of point average, and we expect him to showcase why once this game comes around. We’re<strong> predicting 15+ points.</strong></p>