The Chicago Bulls (8-16) will be 4.5-point underdogs at home in the United Center when they clash with the Toronto Raptors (15-7). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 216 points and it can be seen on CTV Sportsnet Toronto at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9, 2019.
Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
Both teams did not cover as underdogs in their last matchup. The Bulls (4.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Miami Heat, 110-105, while the Raptors (2-point underdogs) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 110-104. The Chicago game went 1 point under the projected point total of 216, while the Toronto game went 17 points under the projected point total of 231.
Toronto had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.7 (above their season average of 20.5) while Chicago had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 15.0). Lauri Markkanen was a key piece for Chicago with 22 points and seven rebounds. Toronto, meanwhile, rallied around OG Anunoby, who contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Anunoby led the Raptors to a 108-84 win. He put up 17 points and six rebounds. The two teams combined for 192 points, which was well under the projected point total of 219, and Toronto covered as a 3-point favorite. Toronto’s 0.555 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Chicago, who had a mark of 0.345.
Of the Raptors’ 21 games that accepted bets, 12 have finished over the total. Toronto heads into the contest with records of 15-7 straight up (SU) and 13-8 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Toronto, Bulls games tend to finish under the total (56.5 percent). Moreover, Chicago owns records of 8-16 SU and 10-13 ATS.
Chicago might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Toronto ranks fourth in defensive efficiency while the Bulls rank 28th in offensive efficiency.
Raptors at Bulls Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank first in points off turnovers per game (21.5) while the Raptors rank 16th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5).
- Chicago ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (35.5) while Toronto ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (38.4).
- The Raptors rank third in points allowed in the paint per game (41.5) while the Bulls rank 20th (49.1).
- Toronto ranks first in fast-break points per game (19.2) while Chicago ranks 17th in fast-break points allowed per game (13.3).
- Toronto averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. Chicago ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.5).
- The Raptors rank fourth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Bulls rank 23rd (8.4).
- The Raptors average 46.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the league. The Bulls rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (48.0).
- Toronto ranks eighth in assists per game (25.6) while Chicago ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (24.4).
- Chicago averages 14.3 second chance points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Toronto ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (14.0).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Chicago is 3-0 and Toronto is 7-1.
- The Raptors are 14-6 when they reach the century mark, while the Bulls are 8-9.
- Chicago is 5-7 ATS at home, while Toronto is 5-5 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 6 of the Raptors’ 10 road games, while 7 of the Bulls’ 12 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Toronto and Chicago are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Raptors have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Bulls have 4 unders and 1 over
- During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 108.6 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Bulls have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Chicago has been defeated by an average of 3.3 points.
