Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Read our Bulls vs Raptors prediction for this NBA regular season game in Toronto. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Bulls' record sits at 20-28.
  • Defensively, Chicago are giving up 120.0 points per game.
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.
  • The Raptors hold a 15-32 record so far.
  • Defensively, Toronto are giving up 116.4 points per game.
  • The Raptors are coming off a 106-82 win vs. the Bulls.

Bulls vs Raptors Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the 15-32 Toronto Raptors will host the 20-28 Chicago Bulls. The Raptors are currently on a 5-game win streak and are favored by 4.5 points over the Bulls.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and can be seen on TSN.

Bulls vs. Raptors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors
  • Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 31st
  • Betting Odds TOR -4.5, CHI +146 | TOR -174 O/U 233

Bulls Preview: Can The Bulls Secure a Road Victory?

The Bulls dropped to 20-28 on the season after a 122-100 road loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. Chicago entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 222 points fell short of the 231.5-point over/under line.

Boston set the tone early with a 10-0 run, and the Bulls couldn’t recover. The Celtics outscored Chicago 41-28 in the 2nd quarter, and the Bulls trailed 96-76 heading into the 4th.

In their 122-100 loss to the Celtics, the Bulls shot just 40.2% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 30.6%. They connected on 15 threes, but struggled overall with their shooting efficiency.

Coby White and Patrick Williams led the Bulls with 16 points each. White scored 11 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Williams added 8 in the 2nd quarter and 6 more in the 4th.

The Bulls struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 41 points, which contributed to their 122-100 loss to the Celtics. Chicago allowed Boston to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 18 threes at a 40% rate. The Bulls sent Boston to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws. Defensively, Chicago recorded 3 steals and 7 blocks.

Raptors Preview: Can the Raptors Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Bulls fell to 20-28 on the season after a 122-100 road loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. Chicago entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 22 points. The total score of 222 points fell short of the 231.5-point over/under line.

Boston set the tone early with a 10-0 run, and the Bulls couldn’t recover. Chicago was outscored 41-28 in the 2nd quarter and trailed 96-76 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 26-24.

Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points in their win over the Wizards, scoring 11 of those in the 2nd quarter. He shot 52.6% from the field, while the Raptors as a team hit 47.7% of their shots.

Jakob Poeltl and Ochai Agbaji each added 12 points, with Agbaji hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. The Raptors made 11 threes as a team, shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc.

The Raptors put on a defensive clinic against the Wizards, holding them to just 82 points. Toronto gave up only 18 points in the 1st quarter and kept Washington in check throughout, allowing 20 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and 24 in the 4th.

Toronto limited the Wizards to 38% shooting, including just 5 made threes on 16% shooting from deep. The Raptors also recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Bulls vs Raptors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Toronto has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 114 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Raptors have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.

Bulls vs Raptors Prediction

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