The Miami Heat (20-17) travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls (17-20) in this Thursday night NBA matchup.
How to Watch Heat vs Bulls
When: Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Sun, NBA TV, Chicago Sports Network
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Miami had won five out of six games to pull itself back into the playoff picture before its most recent game, an ugly 122-94 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat took control early, finishing the first quarter with a modest two-point lead, but they would be outscored by 9, 9, and 12 points in the last three quarters. Norman Powell led the way with 21 points and four assists, but the Heat shot just 35.7% for the game against a stifling Timberwolves defense.
Chicago is struggling and needs to bounce back, similar to an earlier-season stretch in which it lost seven consecutive games. This time around, they’ve dropped three in a row, all by double-digits, obviously missing the injured Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, and Coby White. Their last game was a 108-93 defeat against the Detroit Pistons, where the Bulls played well for three quarters, taking a one-point lead to the fourth quarter, but fatigue took over, and the Bulls shot just 33.3% in the final frame, being outscored by 16 points, leading to the loss.
This is a great NBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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Odds
MIA: +120
CHI: -142
Spread: MIA -7.5
O/U: 237.5
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