Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Preview
Looking to win big? The Raptors and Bulls face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Bulls are hosting the game at United Center in Chicago, IL.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 218 points, and the Bulls are favored to win at home against the Raptors. Check out BetCoco for Chicago Bulls – Toronto Raptors odds
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Bulls have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Raptors and Bulls, the Bulls have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 4 points per game.
- Through their last ten road games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 110 points per game.
- The Bulls are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-2-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Toronto is coming off a recent game where they emerged victorious against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 97-94. The Raptors held a +1 spread advantage, while the over under line was set at 221. However, the combined score of the game amounted to 191, falling below the over under line.
Toronto’s leading scorer was Dennis Schröder, who scored 22 points for the team in the most recent game. Additionally, OG Anunoby, with 6 rebounds and 20 points, ranked as the second leading scorer for the Raptors.
Defensively, the Raptors allowed 94 points, recorded 9 steals, and forced 14 turnovers in their most recent game against the Timberwolves.
In their previous game, Chicago played the Thunder and were defeated with a final score of 124-104. The Bulls, who were considered the favored team with a spread of -2.5, saw the game’s over under line of 224 being surpassed.
Leading the Bulls against the Thunder, DeMar DeRozan, a player on the team, made 9 out of 20 field goal attempts and 1 out of 3 three-point attempts. Another player on the Bulls, Zach LaVine, scored a total of 16 points.
On defense vs. the Thunder, the Chicago Bulls allowed 124 points, recorded 10 steals, and forced 12 turnovers.
Looking at our projections, the Bulls are expected to take down the Raptors by a score of 114-109.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- The Bulls should also cover at -2
- Projecting a combined 223 points, we like the over
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
