NBA Predictions & Odds 2/28/23

Chicago Bulls (28-33) vs. Toronto Raptors (30-32)
February 28, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors -5; Over/Under: +223.5
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The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

The Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 113.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 25.3 points and 5.1 assists, while Zach LaVine is averaging 24.2 points and 4.8 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

The Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 25.3 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 19.7 points and 4.3 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and O.G. Anunoby is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.

Bulls vs Raptors Trends 

The Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Raptors are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Tuesday games and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. The under is 16-5 in Bulls last 21 overall. The over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 Tuesday games. The Bulls are 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Toronto and 23-9 ATS in the last 32 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

The Toronto Raptors will get the benefit of the doubt at home, but they continue to be hit or miss and aren’t a team I’m thrilled to lay points with. The Chicago Bulls have played good ball over the last week, and they lose as underdogs by an average of 2 points. This game could come down to the wire. Give me the road dog.