Chicago Bulls (23-36) vs Toronto Raptors (18-41)
Game Info: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -1.5 -- Over/Under: 235 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CHSN
The Toronto Raptors are set to face the Chicago Bulls on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. The Raptors, currently holding an 18-41 record, are coming off a 111-91 loss to the Indiana Pacers. In that game, they struggled offensively, shooting 42.5% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. In their last matchup against the Raptors on January 31, 2025, the Bulls secured a 122-106 victory. Key players to watch include the Raptors' RJ Barrett, who leads the team with 21.8 points per game, and the Bulls' Nikola Vucevic, averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
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Josh Giddey Over 16.5 Points
Josh Giddey has played 55 games for the Chicago Bulls in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 45.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.1%. Notably, Giddey achieved a season-high 27 points on February 20, 2025, against the Los Angeles Clippers. Since returning back from the All-Star break, Josh Giddey has looked like a completely different player. He’s scored 20 or more points in his last four games, and I don't see him slowing down against this Toronto Raptors team. The Bulls are looking to find their identity after losing Zach LaVine, and Josh Giddey has been the guy to step up so far.
Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 Rebounds
Scottie Barnes has played 45 games for the Toronto Raptors in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 19.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. Barnes is coming off a quiet rebounding game against the Boston Celtics, where he only secured three boards. Before that game, though, we saw him secure nine or more rebounds in four of his last five games. He has a favorable matchup in this one going against the Chicago Bulls, who are giving up 55.1 rebounds per game to opposing teams, which is the third most in the league. I like Scottie Barnes to bounce back tonight when it comes to a rebounding perspective.
Immanuel Quickley Over 5.5 Assists
Immanuel Quickley has played 20 games for the Toronto Raptors in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 15.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 42.2% and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.7%. We've seen Quickley have six or more assists in his last three games. He has a favorable matchup in this game going against the Chicago Bulls, who are giving up 29.1 assists per game to opposing teams, which is the second most in the league. In what should be a high-scoring competitive game, Quickley should have a lot of great opportunities to facilitate the ball and fill up the stat sheet.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
