The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors meet Thursday 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 Heat and Bucks, and they play the Nuggets next. The Bulls have won 15 of their last 28 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 18.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Ayo Dosunmu is averaging 15 points and 3.6 assists. Matas Buzelis is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Jones is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Jazz, and they play the Pacers next. The Raptors have won 13 of their last 22 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have won 10 of their last 14 games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games at Scotiabank Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Raptors’ last nine games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks 8th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.1%) this season.
- Matas Buzelis ranks 12th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1000) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.2) this season.
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.4).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.0).
Raptors vs Bulls Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl is out for the Raptors. Trayce Jackson-Davis is questionable.
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Josh Giddey, and Tre Jones. Tre Jones is questionable.
Raptors vs Bulls Prediction
I’m not thrilled to lay this many points with a Raptors team that played last night and blew a 69-point lead to the Timberwolves. It could be tough for the Raptors to get off the canvas. The Bulls have also won 7 of the last 9 games against the Raptors. However, the Bulls have a depleted roster due to so many trades, and guys haven’t been cleared to play yet. This won’t be a full NBA roster on display, and the Raptors should be able to take advantage of it. I’ll lay the points with Toronto at home.