The Heat finished 30-11 last season and begin the season healthy with all of their players back from last season.

If it weren't for injuries and a horrendous first half of the season, the Heat would have made the playoffs and maybe even been a post-season factor. Miami has won its last six season openers, including beating the Magic by 12 points last year in its first game.

The Heat are a much superior team to Orlando and have a coaching edge, which has added emphasis in a season-opener when both coaches have had ample time to game plan. Miami covered 63 percent of its away games last season.

Orlando is headed for the lottery again. The Heat should challenge Washington for the Southeast Division title. Class difference here and the price is right to get involved.