Toronto Raptors (15-32) vs Chicago Bulls (20-28)
Game Info: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors -3.5 -- Over/Under: 234.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Toronto Raptors play host to the Chicago Bulls at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been in a real slump as they've lost eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping for a better result after getting trounced by the Celtics in a 122-100 road defeat on Wednesday. Patrick Williams and Coby White led the scoring with 16 points each, Ayo Dosunmu added 12 points while Josh Giddey chipped in with 10 points and six assists. As a team, the Bulls shot just 40 percent from the field and 15 of 49 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and leaked 41 points in the second quarter to fall behind by 16 points at halftime. The Bulls put up a bit of a fight in the second half but it still wasn't enough to threaten the Celtics who were in control all night.
Toronto Raptors
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in red-hot form as they've won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a season-high sixth straight victory after blowing past the lowly Wizards in a 106-82 road win on Wednesday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 24 points on 10 of 19 shooting, Ochai Agbaji and Jakob Poeltl scored 12 points each while Davion Mitchell chipped in with 10 points and nine assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 31 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Wizards from the start and never looked in danger after taking a 57-38 lead going into halftime. The Raptors had a total of eight players finishing in double figures in scoring and no starter played more than 27 minutes. The Raptors will meet the Clippers after this game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last five games.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won six of their last seven games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have lost seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors' last five night games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls' last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Bulls have ruled out Zach LaVine and Torrey Craig once again with Talen Horton-Tucker ruled as questionable, while the Raptors are keeping an eye on Gradey Dick, Kelly Olynyk, and Immanuel Quickley who are all questionable. This would usually be a good spot for a struggling Bulls team to get back in the win column, but the Raptors have suddenly emerged as one of the hottest teams over the past couple of weeks. The line is short enough for this one, so I will go with the Raptors to stay hot with another win and cover at home.
Peter’s Pick Toronto -3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
