
Raptors vs Bulls Prediction 1/31/25 NBA Picks Today
Chicago Bulls (20-28) vs. Toronto Raptors (15-32)
January 31, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors -4.5; Over/Under: 233
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The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Celtics, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Pistons, Heat, and Timberwolves next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.8 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Pelicans and Wizards, and they play the Clippers, Knicks, and Grizzlies next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Raptors have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.2).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.3).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.4).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.0).
Raptors vs Bulls Injury Report
The Raptors will be without Immanuel Quickley. Kelly Olynyk, Gradey Dick, and Jamal Shead are questionable.
The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig and Zach LaVine. Talen Horton-Tucker is questionable with a leg injury.
Raptors vs Bulls Prediction
The Chicago Bulls were getting all that respect from oddsmakers with constant favorite spots, and they’re 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Don’t expect things to change with LaVine sidelined. The Toronto Raptors are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and it’s not a coincidence they’ve won seven of their last eight games. The Raptors are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. These are two teams heading in different directions, and you can argue the Raptors should be even bigger favorites. I’ll gladly lay the small chalk with the Raptors on Friday night.