The Chicago Bulls are hosting the Toronto Raptors in this Eastern Conference showdown. The Bulls are coming off a close loss at home to the Los Angeles Clippers 122-117. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors are looking to snap their two-game losing streak. Their most recent loss came against the Indiana Pacers, 111-91. With this being between two lower-tier teams in the league, it should be a fun game to watch. Let’s dive into it and cook up another winning slip!
Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Toronto Raptors | +2 (-108) | Over 232.5 (-108) | +110 |
| Chicago Bulls | -2 (-112) | Under 232.5 (-112) | -130 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls Match Details
- Fixture: Toronto Raptors @ Chicago Bulls
- Date and Time: February 28th, 2025 @ 8 PM EST
Key Stats
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are coming off a debilitating defeat on the road against the Indiana Pacers 111-91. RJ Barrett was terrible in the loss, with 16 points and five assists while shooting 5/15 from the floor, including 1/6 from distance. Immanuel Quickley was solid with 18 points and six assists on 8/15 shooting and was a -11 when he was on the floor. With a record of 18-41 on the season, the Raptors are sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. This team is a few years away from being a contender in the Eastern Conference.
In terms of their defense, the Raptors are a subpar defensive team. For the season, they are ranked 24th in points allowed per game, 19th in opponent field goal percentage, 11th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 27th in blocks per game, 20th in steals per game, 21st in rebounds per game, and 24th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Scottie Barnes is currently listed as questionable, with a hip injury that kept him sidelined from the last game. Over their last ten games, Toronto has a record of 2-8, including 5-5-0 against the spread.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are coming off a close loss at home against the Los Angeles Clippers, 122-117. Zach Collins was dominant with 21 points, 17 rebounds, and seven assists. Josh Giddey was good despite the loss, with 21 points, eight rebounds, and 12 assists. Coby White was decent, scoring 19 points while shooting 7/16 from the floor, and was a -15 when he was on the floor. With a record of 23-36 on the season, the Chicago Bulls are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
The Bulls’ defense is among the worst in the NBA. For the season, they are ranked 29th in points allowed per game, 21st in opponent field goal percentage, 2nd in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 20th in blocks per game, 25th in steals per game, 9th in rebounds per game, and 24th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Nikola Vucevic is listed as doubtful, and Ayo Dosunmu is listed as questionable for this game. Over their last ten games, the Bulls have a record of 2-8, including 5-5-0 against the spread in that stretch.
Prediction
The Toronto Raptors are going to pull off the upset against the Chicago Bulls on the road in this game. The turning point for me is that Nikola Vucevic is doubtful for this game. He is a walking 20 points and 10 rebounds on any given night. That is a massive loss for a team that isn’t very good. With the Raptors being mostly healthy, it’s a bad matchup for a sneaky solid team in Toronto. The dynamic duo of RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes, assuming he plays, will be too much for the Chicago Bulls. Toronto goes into the Windy City and leaves with a nice win tonight.
Final Pick
Toronto Raptors ML (+110)
