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Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction NBA Picks 12/16/24
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Toronto Raptors (7-19) vs Chicago Bulls (11-15)
December 16, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors -1.5 / Chicago Bulls +1.5 — Over/Under: 240.5
The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. 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 lost to the 76ers, beat the Hornets, and they play the Celtics, Bucks, and Hawks next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 21.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21 points and 3.2 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Knicks and Heat, and they play the Nets, Rockets, and Knicks next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.6 points and 8.4 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Raptors have lost eight of their last nine home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Bulls have won four of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Scotiabank Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in six of the Raptors’ last seven games at Scotiabank Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last eight night games against the Bulls following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight night games against the Raptors following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
I guess the Toronto Raptors are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but that’s not enough for me. The Raptors have just 7 wins on the season, so I’m not excited to back them in their favorite role. The Raptors are also still down Brown, Quickley, and Barnes. The Chicago Bulls have seen more positive results, and they’re a .500 team over their last 10 games. I’d like to know LaVine’s status before pulling the trigger, but we’re still getting a free bucket from the better team. I’ll lean toward the Bulls on Monday night.
