Bulls vs Raptors Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls are -2.5 favorites vs. the Raptors
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT

The Chicago Bulls visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Toronto, ON.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Bulls vs Raptors Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 20-21 against the spread, while the Raptors are 20-20 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls-2.5 -105O 227.5 -105-135
Toronto Raptors +2.5 -115U 227.5 -115+110

Raptors vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Thursday‘s game with 59.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Bulls and Raptors, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Raptors vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 away games (+16.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 74 games (+15.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 39 of their last 62 games (+13.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 away games (+11.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 40 games (+15.10 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games at home (+13.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games at home (+8.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 73 games (+7.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 57 games (+6.75 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 20-21 (-3.1 Units / -6.71% ROI).

  • 19-23 against the Moneyline (-1.55 Units / -2.67% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -2.16% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -6.71% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 20-20 (-2.05 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 16-25 against the Moneyline (-14.85 Units / -22.97% ROI)
  • 23-18 against the Over for game total points (+3.2 Units / 7.1% ROI)
  • 18-23 against the Under for game total points (-7.35 Units / -16.28% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 61 games (-21.55 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 61 games (-20.00 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 78 games (-15.20 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 77 games (-14.00 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 70 games (-13.55 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 80 games (-24.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 25 of their last 70 games (-24.10 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 70 games (-22.25 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 81 games (-22.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 81 games (-22.05 Units / -25% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Bulls are winless (0-17) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .086

The Bulls are 1-11 (.083) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .222

The Bulls were 6-10 (.375) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Bulls were 10-15 (.400) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Raptors were undefeated (8-0) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

The Raptors are 4-13 (.235) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .435

The Raptors were 13-4 (.765) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Raptors are 10-11 (.476) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

Injury Report: Raptors vs. BullsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 18

  • Christian Koloko (Toronto Raptors): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Markquis Nowell (Toronto Raptors): Ribs, Game Time Decision
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Illness, Game Time Decision

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 20.0 points in the paint per game (840 points/42 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.2

The Bulls made 10.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bulls have averaged 5.4 second chance points per game (675 points/124 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 turnovers per game (232 turnovers/42 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (956 turnovers/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Raptors had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (987 assists/ 480 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Raptors averaged 5.8 turnovers per game (476 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Raptors have averaged 17.8 fast break points per game (2,192 points/123 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,446 rebounds/42 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (326 steals/42 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (970 steals/124 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls stole the ball 644 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 9.4 steals per game (772 steals/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors averaged 31.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,615 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors stole the ball 772 times last season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,072 steals/123 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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