The Toronto Raptors (5-4) welcome the Chicago Bulls (5-5) to Scotiabank Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
After a 1-2 start to the season, the Raptors have won 4 of their last 6 games including a 143-100 road thrashing of the San Antonio Spurs. They lost 111-110 Friday at the Dallas Mavericks.
Toronto will likely be without its leading scorer and playmaker, F Pascal Siakam. It has 6 players averaging double figures, so a diverse set of talented offensive players should be able to fill the void.
The Bulls lost to the Boston Celtics on the road 123-119 on Friday, yet have won 2 of their last 3. They will welcome the Raptors to the United Center on Monday.
Chicago is led this season by F DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 25.6 points per game and shooting 49.4% from the field. G Zach LaVine is the other major threat, averaging 20.7.
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Bulls at Raptors odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:38 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Raptors -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +2.5 (-112) | Raptors -2.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Bulls at Raptors key injuries
Bulls
- G Zach LaVine (knee) questionable
Raptors
- F Pascal Siakam (groin) doubtful
- G Fred VanVleet (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 114, Bulls 109
Moneyline
PASS.
Despite being down Siakam, I like the Raptors here, and I would rather take the points than the (-135) moneyline value.
Against the spread
BET RAPTORS -2.5 (-108).
While Siakam is the leader for the Raptors, he’s far from their only competent scoring option.
This game should be more about the Raptors lengthy and capable defense which sits 6th in the NBA in defensive rating. They have the 4th-best net rating in the NBA.
They also have a better effective field goal rate, offensive rebounding rate and far superior turnover rate. Raptors like F Scottie Barnes and F OG Anunoby have the capability to make like tough for LaVine and DeRozan.
Toronto is 7-2 ATS this season and was 17-16 ATS as a home favorite last season. Chicago is 6-3-1 ATS.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 220.5 (-108).
The Bulls make difficult shots, and that’s what DeRozan and LaVine are known for. They should be able to still score. These teams are a combined 9-8 O/U this season.
The Bulls rank 10th in pace, so they may want to play at a quicker speed. That increases to the 7th-fastest pace when on the road. Expect Chicago to push the tempo here.
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