Final Score: Heat 80 - Bulls 90
Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Bulls

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
17-8 Rating 1686
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Chicago Bulls +6.5
Bulls
17-9 Rating 1819
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Bulls
All-time wins 8 37
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 93.0 104.1
Last meeting 87 100

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Bulls
Games played 25 26
Avg points scored 97.7 92.5
Avg points conceded 94.1 86.5
Win percentage 68% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 92%