The Chicago Bulls (19-32) take on the Toronto Raptors (35-14) Sunday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bulls-Raptors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Bulls at Raptors: Key injuries
Bulls
- PG Ryan Arcidiacono (elbow) probable
- SF Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out
- PG Tomas Satoransky (ankle) probable
- PG Kris Dunn (knee) out
- PF Lauri Markkanen (pelvis) out
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) out
- C Daniel Gafford (thumb) questionable
- SF Chandler Hutchison (shoulder) probable
- SG Max Strus (knee) out
- SG Denzel Valentine (hip) probable
Raptors
- C Marc Gasol (hamstring) out
- SF Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (ankle) out
- SF Norman Powell (hand) out
- PF Dewan Hernandez (ankle) out
Bulls at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Raptors 112, Bulls 98
Moneyline (ML)
The Raptors (-589) are massive moneyline favorites at home on Sunday afternoon despite missing a few key contributors on either side of the ball. The depth and experience of this team make them too good for Chicago, as the Bulls also deal with a rash of injuries. Expect the Raptors to win this game as they have won 17 of 24 games in Toronto this season, but PASS on the chalky on the moneyline odds.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The RAPTORS (-10.5, -115) are double-digit favorites, and it’s not hard to see why. Chicago has lost 10 straight games to Toronto and is just 1-4 against the spread in its previous five games. On the other side, the Raptors just keep surprising bettors, covering in seven of their last 10 games. Despite the injuries, the talent differential here is massive. Take the Raptors to cover the large spread and win by at least 11 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Eastern Conference matchup is set at 217.5 points, but that feels too high considering the injuries both teams have going into this game. It also doesn’t help that Chicago has the league’s fifth-worst scoring offense, averaging just under 106 points per game this season. Expect this to be a sloppier game with the UNDER 217.5 (-115) hitting in Toronto.
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