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2009-10 Chicago Bulls Predictions

Written October 23, 2009 by Jack Jones

Chicago Bulls fans have a lot to be excited about heading into this season. The team finished strong down the stretch by winning 12 of their last 16 games to make the post-season, then they took the Boston Celtics to seven games before bowing out. Sure, the team lost Ben Gordon, who led the team in scoring the past four seasons, and a deal for Carlos Boozer fell through but the rise of Derrick Rose and solid play down the stretch fro Joakim Noah makes me think this team has a bright future. The NBA odds makers have set Chicago’s over/under projection has been set at 41.5, they are 25-to-1 to win the East, and 50-to-1 to win the NBA Finals. If you are going to be betting NBA games this year, take a look at the $500 in FREE bonus money offered by BetUS Sportsbook!

Backcourt

Rose had a solid rookie campaign running the point. He averaged 16.8 points and 6.3 assists per game, both of which should go up during his second season in the league. Where did John Salmons come from? He might be more of a fit for small forward, but he’ll take care of business at the off guard spot with his 18.3 ppg mark. He shot lights out all year long, hitting nearly 42% of his three point attempts. Kirk Hinrich provides depth after spending a lot of time during his first six years as a starter. He is a good passer and an excellent shooter so the Bulls don’t miss much when the starters are resting and he’s in the game.

Frontcourt

Luol Deng had a terrible 2008-09 season, but that was mostly due to injuries. He has his worst statistical season since his rookie campaign, but he should bounce back now that he is finally healthy again. Tyrus Thomas will be the starting power forward, but will be challenged by a couple of rookies in Taj Gibson and James Johnson. He is going to have to be more consistent this year if he wants to lock down his spot in the lineup. Brad Miller put 11.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last year, but he’s going to have to hold off Joakim Noah, who put up 10.1 points and 13.1 rebounds per game in the playoffs, up from 6.7 and 7.6 in the regular season.

Summary

Without Gordon this team probably won’t pack quite the offensive punch, but I think the development of Rose and Noah will make up the difference in how many games this team can win. I don’t see them challenging with the heavyweights in the East, but they should easily make the playoffs. With my NBA predictions I’m taking them to finish second in the Central, just ahead of the Detroit Pistons.

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