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The Toronto Raptors (7-19) welcome the Chicago Bulls (11-15) to Scotiabank Arena Monday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split 2-2 last season
The Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-95 Friday, closing as 5.5-point home favorites. They were led by G Ayo Dosunmu, who was among 6 Bulls to hit double figures. Chicago snapped a 2-game skid with the victory and has won 3 of its last 5. It is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 and 13-13 ATS on the season.
The Raptors lost 114-104 at the Miami Heat Thursday while covering as 10.5-point underdogs. G Gradey Dick notched a team-high 22 points for the Raptors, who have lost 4 straight games. Toronto is 3-5 over its last 8 games, but has gone 6-2 ATS. It is 18-8 ATS on the season despite sitting in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
Bulls at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated Sunday at 11 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Raptors -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Bulls +1.5 (-110) | Raptors -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bulls at Raptors key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) probable
- G Zach LaVine (back) questionable
- C Nikola Vucevic (illness) probable
Raptors
- F Scottie Barnes (ankle) out
- G Bruce Brown (reconditioning) out
- G Immanuel Quickley (elbow) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bulls at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 117, Bulls 113
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline could be the better play to reduce some risk, but the Raptors (-125) haven’t had a game end within 1 point all season. The Toronto spread is the better play.
Against the spread
BET RAPTORS -1.5 (-110).
The Raptors have been a covering machine for bettors and are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games. Toronto is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games with a spread of 5 or fewer points. It is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 at home as well.
The Bulls defense has been atrocious over the last few weeks, and they have allowed 124 or more points in 4 of their last 7 games. Chicago is just 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games when the spread is 5 points or fewer.
Back RAPTORS -1.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).
The Bulls have gone Under in 2 straight games and have their top 2 scoring options on the injury report. They have allowed 108 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 games.
The Raptors are 1-4 O/U in their last 5 games and have allowed 116 or fewer points in 4 of their last 6. They have scored 108 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games and have 2 of their top 6 options on the injury report, too.
Take UNDER 238.5 (-110).
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