NBA Best Bets Tonight: Heat vs Bulls And Bonus Quick Bet
For April 19, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Heat vs Bulls from Miami. Before we get into that featured game, we will give our daily Quick Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Best Bet
9:30PM EST
New Orleans, LA
Smoothie King Center
For April 19, 2024, we will look at the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings. This is a play-in tournament game between the 7th and 9th seed. A win here would guarantee them the playoff spot. The Sacramento Kings won their game in the semifinal against the Warriors. The Pelicans were defeated by the Lakers, and now have another chance at getting into the playoffs. Expect a high-intensity game.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Zion Williamson (hamstring)
Malik Monk (knee)
Kevin Huerter (shoulder)
Pelicans vs Kings Quick Bet to Make
Brandon Ingram is our guy tonight. We are going with him getting at least 27 points + assists. Zion is out, which means more minutes and more usage for Ingram. He will be the focal point of attack for the Pelicans.
That being said, Ingram getting at least 27 points + assists is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Brandon Ingram over 26.5 points + assists @+116 @FanDuel
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Best Bet
7:00PM EST
Miami, FL
Kaseya Center
For April 19, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls in Miami. A win here would guarantee them a playoff spot. A loss here, would be a season-ending loss. Expect a high-intensity game. This will be the most important game of the season for both teams.
Current Form
The Miami Heat lost their first play-in game against the Sixers 104-105. Jimmy Butler got injured, and is out for several weeks. This is a big loss for the Heat. He was their best player, and we all know how good he is when it comes to the playoffs. The Heat were just one game below the Magic, Pacers and the 76ers. Their main reason for their bad games were the injuries. Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro did not play many games this season.
The Bulls won easily against the Hawks in the first play-in round as we predicted. Their team chemistry was great, and Coby White had a great game, dropping 42 points. Nikola Vucevic had a great game as well, getting 24 points and 12 rebounds. Zach LaVine was out for the most part of the season, and that hurt them a lot. He is their best player, and without him, their defense got better, but they did not have any answers for the offense.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Duncan Robinson (back)
Terry Rozier (neck)
Jimmy Butler (MCL)
Josh Richardson (shoulder)
Zach Lavine (foot)
Lonzo Ball (knee)
Patrick Williams (foot)
Questionable
Andre Drummond (ankle)
Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps)
Alex Caruso (ankle)
Heat vs Bulls Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this one should be a tight game. However, without Jimmy Butler, this team was a completely different team. He is their best player and captain on the floor.
That being said, Chicago Bulls winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Chicago Bulls winning @2.00 @bet365
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