Raptors vs Bulls Prediction NBA Picks 1/30/24

Chicago Bulls (22-25) vs Toronto Raptors (16-30)

Game Info: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 8:00 pm (United Center)

Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -6.5 -- Over/Under:

The Toronto Raptors are riding a 5-game losing streak. The Chicago Bulls look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls prediction.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Bulls, Knicks, Grizzlies, Clippers, and Hawks during their streak. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing 6.3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Gary Trent Jr. ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.8%) this season.
• Bruce Brown ranks 20th amongst qualified Guards for FG% (47.6%) this season.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls rebounded from losses to the Suns and Lakers with a win over the Trail Blazers. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 110.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 19.5 points and 3.9 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Nikola Vucevic ranks 8th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (10.5) this season.
• Alex Caruso ranks 14th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls ranks 30th in the league for pace this season (96.2).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.1).
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (29.5).
• The Raptors rank 29th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.1%).

Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls prediction

The Toronto Raptors are better than what this recent stretch suggests, but at some point they have to prove it. The Raptors aren't winning, they're not covering numbers, and their offense is riding the struggle bus. The Chicago Bulls aren't a team I'm thrilled to lay big numbers with, but they should be able to get the job done here at home against a Raptors team that can't get out of their own way. The Raptors are 6-17 SU on the road this season. I'll lay the points with the Bulls.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.