The Chicago Bulls will travel to FTX Arena to take on the Miami Heat Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Heat odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls are coming into this season with high expectations, but they may need to be tempered to start with several players injured in their star-studded backcourt.
Chicago did add C Nikola Vucevic'prior to the 2021 trade deadline, and he has added both rebounding and spacing to the offense. G DeMar DeRozan is the key offensive weapon and was an MVP candidate last season.
The Heat, on the other hand, made the conference finals last season, but lost to Boston in 7 games. Miami will once again be led by F Jimmy Butler.