A pair of Eastern Conference teams will square off on Thursday, as the Chicago Bulls are on the road at the Toronto Raptors. The Bulls are 19-23 on the season, which is 9th in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are coming off a blowout loss at Cleveland on Monday. Chicago has split their last 10 games overall.
Bulls vs Raptors Picks
We think Toronto will struggle to score. We will take the Bulls and the UNDER!
- Pick 1: Bulls -1.5 & UNDER.
For Toronto, they come into the game with a 16-25 record on the season. The Raptors are 12th in the East. The Raptors had dropped four straight games before their win at home on Wednesday over the Heat. Let’s get to our Bulls vs. Raptors Betting Picks:
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Odds
Before our Bulls vs. Raptors Betting Picks, BetUS presents some updated NBA Odds:
- Spread: Chicago Bulls -1.5, Toronto Raptors +1.5
- Total: 222.5
- Moneyline: Chicago Bulls -125, Toronto Raptors +105
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Information
Some information on the Chicago Bulls game today:
Chicago Bulls (19-23) vs Toronto Raptors (16-25)
Location of the game: Scotiabank Arena; Toronto, CA
Date & Time: Thursday January 18th, 2024; 7:30 pm EST
How to Watch: TNT
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Analysis
Chicago Bulls’ Stat Sheet Raises Questions About Their Record
When you look at Chicago Bulls statistics, you wonder why they are under .500, and fighting for a postseason spot once again. DeMar DeRozan continues to be one of the better scorers in the league. The small forward is scoring 22 points per game, and dishing out a team high 5.2 assists per game.
The big man Nikola Vucevic is also adding more than 10 rebounds per game for Chicago. He also is adding 16.8 points per game, which is fourth on the team. Coby White has emerged as a top end point guard, with 18.5 points per game, and 4.9 assists.
Chicago will host Memphis on Saturday, and then head out on the road for three straight games. The Bulls are at the Suns on Monday, the Lakers on Thursday and in Portland to take on the Trail Blazers on Sunday. These two teams will meet up again on January 30th in Chicago.
Scottie Barnes Steps Up as Raptors’ New Star After Siakam Trade
With the Raptors trading Pascal Siakam to Indiana on Wednesday, Scottie Barnes is now the top guy for the team. Barnes is scoring more than 20 points per game. The Raptors have also added RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley this season, and they are scoring just shy of 20 points per game each.
Toronto Raptors are scoring 115 points per game, which is in the Top 20 of the NBA, but the defense has struggled all season. The Raptors are 26th in the league in three pointers made per game, and have the second-worst free throw percentage in the league.
After this game, the Raptors will head to New York City to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday on the NBA schedule. The Raptors then head home and host Memphis and the Clippers next week. Toronto then goes on the road to Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Oklahoma City, New Orleans, and finally Charlotte.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Betting Picks
It is time for our Bulls vs. Raptors Betting Picks: The Chicago Bulls should be able to get this game at home over the Raptors. With the talent that the Bulls have, and the struggles, and loss of talent that the Raptors will have, we like this betting pick a lot. Take the Chicago Bulls -1.5 over the Toronto Raptors.
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Chicago Bulls are going to win this game. That we are confident in. How much they win by and how many points are scored is the next question. We think Toronto will struggle to score. The Bulls are not a super high-powered offense many times. Therefore, we are going to take the under. We like the under 225.
Our final score prediction is the Chicago Bulls 115-100 over Toronto. We like that score. We will take the Bulls and the UNDER! Hope you enjoyed our NBA Expert Picks! Best of luck with all your NBA betting for not just this game, but all the Thursday action, and throughout the weekend scores and odds!
- Picks: Bulls -1.5 & UNDER.
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