The Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls meet Wednesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs. Raptors prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs. Raptors pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Suns and Pistons and play the Nuggets next. The Raptors have won 13 of their last 23 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 18.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Clippers, beat the Grizzlies, and play the Cavs next. The Bulls have lost 15 of their last 19 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 18 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 16.2 points and 2.1 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last six games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have lost four of their last five games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last six games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Raptors’ last 12 games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey has recorded 8+ assists in eight consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Matas Buzelis is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Immanuel Quickley ranks 9th amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.6).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.5).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (25.9).
- The Raptors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (59.7%).
Bulls vs Raptors Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, Isaac Okoro, Jaden Ivey, and Zach Collins. Collin Sexton is questionable.
Collin Murray-Boyles and Chucky Hepburn are out for the Raptors.
Bulls vs Raptors Prediction
The month of February still leaves a bad taste in my mouth when it comes to the Bulls, so forgive me if I’m not excited to back this team. The Raptors have not only been a surprise this season, but they’ve also won most of the games they’re supposed to win and they’ve cashed 34 tickets. The Raptors beat the Bulls twice last month and won those games by an average of 12.5 points. Thick line for a road team that finds itself in a lot of close games, but I just can’t get there with the Bulls. It’s Raptors or pass on this fine Wednesday night.