This Thursday, the Chicago Bulls are going head-to-head with the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
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This Thursday, the Chicago Bulls are going head-to-head with the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bulls are expected to win with a three-point advantage, and the total projected points for the game are 224.
In their last game, Chicago (with a record of 19-23 straight up, 20-21-1 against the spread, and 21-20-1 over/under) took a hit with a 109-91 loss to Cleveland. But don’t count them out – the Bulls have won four of their last five games overall. On the other side, Toronto (with a record of 15-25 SU, 20-20 ATS, and 23-17 O/U) didn’t fare well in their recent match, suffering a 105-96 defeat against Boston. That marked their fifth loss in the last six games.
The Raptors and Bulls had two close matchups before. The first one on October 27 was a nail-biter, and Chicago pulled off a thrilling 104-103 overtime win. In the second game on November 24, the tables turned, and the Raptors bagged a 121-108 victory. So, the series is all squared up between them.
For the Raptors, Koloko (illness), Poeltl (ankle injury), and Porter (knee injury) will not be playing the game. As for the Bulls, Ball (knee injury) will be missing this one out. Besides, Dosunmu could also miss out on the game due to a shoulder injury.
The Chicago team demonstrates a scoring average of 110.1 points per game, ranking 27th in the league. Their overall shooting accuracy stands at 45.8 percent, placing them 25th, with a three-point shooting percentage of 36.0, positioning them 18th in the league. Notably, they excel at free throws, boasting a conversion rate of 78.7 percent, ranking 13th. In terms of team performance, Chicago secures an average of 43.4 rebounds (18th), 24.0 assists (29th), and impressively low turno
Opponents facing the Bulls manage to score an average of 112.4 points per game, ranking Chicago 12th in the league. The defensive effort allows a shooting accuracy of 46.6 percent, placing them at the 11th spot, while the three-point shooting percentage against them is 36.6, positioning them 16th. Rebounding-wise, Chicago secures 44.8 boards per game, landing them at the 23rd spot. On the defensive end, they record an average of 5.0 blocks (18th), 7.8 steals (10th), and co
Toronto maintains an average of 115.0 points per game, ranking them 17th in the league, while exhibiting a solid shooting accuracy of 48.1 percent, placing them 10th overall. Their three-point shooting proficiency stands at 35.6 percent, positioning them 23rd in the league.
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