Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Chicago Bulls travel to the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Bucks in a 131-115 road defeat on Tuesday. Matas Buzelis led the team with 22 points and five blocks, Coby White added 21 points with 10 rebounds and three assists while Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams each scored 17 points.

As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and 19 of 50 from the 3-point line, but they played almost no defense in the first half where they allowed 77 points to trail by as many as 26 points. This was always too much to overcome. 

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in decent form as they’ve won five of their last eight games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after falling painfully short to the Timberwolves in a 128-126 home defeat last night. Brandon Ingram led the team with 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Immanuel Quickley added 23 points and eight assists off the bench while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

As a team, the Raptors shot 53 percent from the field and 15 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a flyer. They looked like they were in full control after pouring in 72 points in the first half to lead by as many as 18 points. However, the Raptors went cold when it mattered most and got outscored by 34-22 in the fourth quarter to allow the Timberwolves off the hook. 

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games at Scotiabank Arena against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Raptors have lost each of their last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
• The Bulls have won five of their last seven games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Raptors’ last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Bulls’ last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Sandro Mamukelashvili ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (52.6%) this season.
• Brandon Ingram ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (21.9) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Matas Buzelis ranks 12th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.5) this season.
• Jalen Smith ranks 15th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.5).
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.4%).
• The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.5).
• The Bulls rank 28th in the league for steals per game this season (7.3).

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Bulls are still missing Zach Collins and Josh Giddey, with Ayo Dosunmu, Jaden Ivey, and Tre Jones, who are all questionable, while the Raptors are still missing Jakob Poeltl. The Bulls are still with a long list of injuries, and now they are having to deal with a few new faces in the roster given all the trades they just made. The Raptors enter this meeting as the team in better form, and they were so close to beating the Timberwolves last night. The line is a bit hefty, and the Raptors are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but I still prefer the Raptors at home in this spot.

Peter Tran's Pick: Toronto -8.5