Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/01/2024, 04:36  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 30/01/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Toronto Raptors will be away to the Chicago Bulls looking to end their current slump in the NBA. They come into this match in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and 5.5 games below ninth-placed Chicago. The Bulls put to a halt a two-game skid last time out as they defeated the Trail Blazers 104-96. They now return home after a three-game trip in the West. The win in Portland was their 22 of the season and moved them to within three games of .500. Chicago has registered 14 of their wins at home. One of those victories was a 104-103 win over the Raptors back in October. Billy Donovan’s men, who are averaging 111.5 points when at home, have won two of three meetings with the Raptors. Another win here will see them secure this regular season series 3-1. Torrey Craig, Patrick Williams, and Zach Lavine will continue to be sidelined with injuries and will miss this game.

The Raptors are in bad shape and arrive for this match having won just once in their last 10 outings. They have lost their last five matches and have given up over 125 points a game three times. Darko Rajakovic’s men were defeated 126-125 last time out away to the Hawks. This was their 30th loss of the season and left them with the sixth-worst record in the league. The Raptors have registered the majority of their wins, 10, against fellow East teams. One of those victories was a dominant 121-108 success over the Bulls at home. RJ Barrett has been ruled out for this match due to a knee problem. It is the second successive game he is missing. Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl have both been listed as ‘Questionable’. The three players are key to the Raptors’ offence which is averaging 117.0 away from home.