Preview the Miami Heat's NBA matchup with Chicago, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

As the Miami Heat play the Chicago Bulls in this three-game series that continues Saturday night and concludes Sunday night on the Heat’s court, a study in centers is playing out.

Heat stars Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell get crucial status updates for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls kept it a lot closer this time around, but they still fell short against the Miami Heat.

Chicago comes into the matchup against Miami after losing three straight games. Saturday's game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

SportsLine's model reveals its Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls picks for their Thursday night matchup

As the Miami Heat had a quick turnaround on Thursday night, they bounced back well taking down the Chicago Bulls, as they found their offensive touch.

The Heat will likely be without three starting guards for Saturday night's matchup against the Bulls.

That loss was the second in a row for Josh Giddey and the Bulls who are now under .500 and in tenth in the Eastern Conference. Giddey has been exceptional this season averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game but has missed nearly 25% of the Bulls’ games. This team is not deep enough to succeed too often when he is absent.

With the trade deadline a week away, the Chicago Bulls have three-straight against their kryptonite. Could this prove to be the writing on the wall?

Josh Giddey and Jalen Smith pop up on the Chicago Bulls' latest injury report ahead of Thursday's contest vs. the Miami Heat.