The Toronto Raptors (35-14) welcome the Chicago Bulls (19-32) to Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are a 10.5-point favorite and will try to extend their 10-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 217 points and it can be seen on The Sports Network at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
The Raptors will look to keep it rolling after easily covering the 3.5-point spread against the Detroit Pistons in their last matchup, 105-92. The Bulls, meanwhile, were topped by the Brooklyn Nets, 133-118, and were not able to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. The Toronto game went 25.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5, while the Chicago game went 32 points over the projected point total of 219.
The Raptors held the Pistons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.536) and had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 13.8). Chicago, on the other hand, held Brooklyn to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 22.6). Toronto’s Pascal Siakam led the way, finishing with 30 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Chicago was led by Zach LaVine, who put up 22 points and eight assists.
The Raptors have won both matchups against the Bulls this year. The two teams combined for 185 points in their most recent game, which was well under the projected point total of 214.5. Toronto won 93-92 but was unable to cover as a 6-point favorite. Getting to the free throw line was one of Toronto’s largest strengths. They made 26 trips to the line, while Chicago went just 14 times. LaVine had a double-double in the loss with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
A little over half of the Bulls’ games have finished over the projected point total. Chicago holds records of 19-32 straight up (SU) and 23-28 against the spread (ATS).
Similarly to Chicago, just over half of Raptors games have finished over the total. Further, Toronto is 35-14 SU and 27-21-1 ATS.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Toronto figures to have a substantial advantage. The Raptors defense ranks second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.500), while the Chicago offense is ranked 24th in effective field goal percentage (0.509).
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Raptors average 25.6 assists per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Bulls rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (25.0).
- Chicago ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (31.9) while Toronto ranks 29th (38.4).
- The Raptors rank second in steals per game (8.8) while the Bulls rank 17th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- Toronto ranks 12th in rebounds per game (45.6) while Chicago ranks 27th (42.5).
- Toronto ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.9) while Chicago ranks 16th (48.6).
- The Bulls rank seventh in second chance points allowed per game (12.2) while the Raptors rank 25th (14.2).
- The Raptors rank 14th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Bulls rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
- Toronto ranks third in fast break points per game (17.7) while Chicago ranks seventh (15.2).
- Toronto ranks second in points off turnovers per game (20.3) while Chicago ranks 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5).
- When allowing under 100 points, Chicago is 5-3 and Toronto is 13-3.
- In games where they score above 100 points, the Bulls are 19-18 and the Raptors are 33-9.
- Toronto is 14-10 ATS at home, while Chicago is 12-13 ATS on the road.
- The Bulls have 13 overs, 11 unders and 1 push in 25 road games.
- Of the Raptors’ 24 home games, they have 14 overs and 10 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- The Raptors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Toronto has 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push, while Chicago has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 6.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 106.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.2 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
