Heat vs. Bulls and Mavericks vs. Kings Set for Epic Showdowns: Unveiling the Key Battles in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament

The first matchup in the doubleheader pits two teams who participate in the play-in tournament annually: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls. Afterward is a game between two teams that both traded their best players mid-season: Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings. Rather than waste more time, here are my looks for both games. 

These bets were released on the OutKick Bets Podcast on Monday, April 14. 

This is the third consecutive season these teams have met in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. Miami beat Chicago for the 8-seed each of the past two years. The Bulls swept the Heat in the regular-season series this year, 3-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). All three were fast-paced with 223+ points scored. 

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