Bulls vs. Raptors picks and odds: Expect a low-scoring game

Toronto Raptors lost to Dallas Mavericks on Friday. They will play Chicago Bulls at home on Saturday.

Both Toronto and Chicago are better at keeping the ball out of the basket than putting it in. The Raptors match up well with the Bulls’ best players and Nick Nurse”s squad has been adept at finishing strong.

Fred VanVleet and Zach Lavine are doubtful for the game. Pascal Siakam is also doubtful. The game should be low-scoring. Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors are both better on defence than offence this season. Chicago is the favorite.

Bulls and Raptors are playing a low-scoring game. Toronto has allowed its opponents to score 106.7 points over its last three games. Bulls have conceded 103.3 over their last 3.

Raptors are favored by 2 points at Chicago Bulls. O.G. Anunoby and Achiuwa are expected to make life difficult for Nikola Vucevic. Bulls have struggled on the road recently.

Raptors are the favorite to win second half (-110) against Bulls. Raptors have been a stellar second-half team this season. Bulls score 53.2 points per second period, the 20th-highest total in the NBA.