The Chicago Bulls (11-15) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (7-19) on Monday, December 16th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on CHSN. The Bulls are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Raptors are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Raptors. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Bulls vs Raptors

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

The Bulls improved to 11-15 on the season with a 109-95 win over the Hornets on Friday. Playing at home, Chicago entered the game as -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +14 point victory. The total points for the game were 204, well below the O/U line of 233.5.

Chicago took control in the 2nd quarter, going on a 12-0 run to extend their lead from 31-19 to 43-19. They outscored Charlotte 28-18 in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th with an 82-67 lead. The Hornets edged the Bulls 28-27 in the final quarter, but Chicago’s strong 2nd quarter proved to be the difference.

The Raptors Are Coming Off A Win

Toronto’s season record dropped to 7-19 after a 114-104 road loss to Miami on Thursday. The Raptors were +10.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by 10. The game’s total points of 218 fell short of the 224.5 O/U line.

Toronto went on a 14-0 run early, extending the score from 24-23 to 37-24. However, Miami responded by outscoring the Raptors 35-24 in the 2nd quarter and 31-25 in the 3rd. Toronto entered the 4th quarter down 89-76 and won the final period 28-25, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Ayo Dosunmu’s 19 points and 5 assists led the Bulls to a win over the Hornets, with 12 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. Coby White added 18 points, including 9 in the 4th, while Josh Giddey contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, scoring 7 in the 3rd.

Despite shooting just 39.8% from the field and 27.5% from three, the Bulls hit 14 threes in the game. Dosunmu connected on 3 threes at a 50% rate, while Giddey also made 3, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

In their 114-104 loss to the Heat, the Raptors shot 44.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.4%, making 11 threes. Gradey Dick led Toronto with 22 points, despite shooting 42.1% overall and 27.3% from deep, hitting 3 threes.

Jakob Poeltl contributed 16 points, shooting 58.3%, while Ochai Agbaji added 13 points, hitting 75% of his shots. Dick scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 4th, while RJ Barrett and Agbaji each scored 5 points in the final period.

Bulls Team Defense

The Bulls put on a defensive clinic against the Hornets, holding them to just 95 points on Friday. Chicago was especially strong in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Bulls limited Charlotte to just 35% shooting from the field.

Chicago’s defense was particularly effective against the Hornets’ three-point shooting, as they allowed just 8 made threes on 17% shooting. The Bulls also recorded 12 steals and 11 blocks in the game.

Raptors Team Defense

The Bulls put on a defensive clinic on Friday, holding the Hornets to just 95 points. Chicago’s defense was particularly stingy in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Bulls limited Charlotte to 35% shooting from the field.

Chicago’s perimeter defense was outstanding, as they held the Hornets to 8 made threes on 17% shooting from beyond the arc. The Bulls also racked up 12 steals and 11 blocks in the game.

Bulls vs Raptors Trends

• In their last five road games, Chicago has averaged 122 points per game while allowing 119 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• In their last three home games, Toronto has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
• As the betting underdog, the Bulls have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
• Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Raptors have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.

Bulls vs Raptors Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +1, we recommend going with the Bulls on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 238.5, and our model projects the Bulls and Raptors to reach a combined total of 250 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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