Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/25
The Raptors are 2-point underdogs as they travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls. Toronto is 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 18-41 and have lost two straight games. The Bulls are favored by 2 and are 10th in the East with a record of 23-36.
This Eastern Conference matchup is set to tip-off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on CHSN. The over/under line for this game is 235 points.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +2
This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, February 28th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-123 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 12 threes.
Do the Raptors Stand a Chance on the Road?
Toronto’s struggles continued on Wednesday as they fell to 18-41 on the season with a 111-91 road loss to the Pacers. The Raptors entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in well under the 232.5 line, with the teams combining for just 202 points.
After a competitive 1st quarter, the Raptors were outscored 25-17 in the 2nd and 30-23 in the 3rd. A 10-0 run by the Pacers put the game out of reach, extending their lead from 72-62 to 82-62. Toronto managed 27 points in the 4th quarter but couldn’t close the gap, as Indiana matched their output with 30 points in the final period.
In their 91-point effort against the Pacers, the Raptors struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 22.2% clip. Overall, they shot 42.5% from the field.
Immanuel Quickley led Toronto with 18 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter. Jonathan Mogbo and RJ Barrett each added 16 points, with Mogbo scoring 10 in the final period.
Defensively, the Raptors allowed 111 points to the Pacers, who shot 53% from the field. Toronto gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but Indiana scored 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
From three-point range, the Pacers hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The Raptors sent Indiana to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. Toronto finished with 8 steals and 2 blocks.
Are the Bulls Ready for a Home Win?
The Bulls fell to 23-36 after a 122-117 home loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Chicago, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 239 points exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 10.5 points.
An 11-0 run helped the Bulls take the lead, but they couldn’t hold on. After outscoring the Clippers 34-28 in the 2nd quarter, Chicago gave up 39 points in the 3rd and entered the 4th trailing 98-93. Both teams scored 24 points in the final quarter.
The Bulls connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc and 48.9% overall in their 122-117 loss to the Clippers. Zach Collins and Josh Giddey led the way with 21 points each, with Giddey hitting 4 threes at 100% efficiency.
Coby White added 19 points, also making 4 threes, while Tre Jones contributed 16, including 10 in the 2nd quarter. Collins scored 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and Giddey added 11 in the 3rd.
The Bulls struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 122-117 loss to the Clippers. Overall, Chicago allowed Los Angeles to shoot 51% from the field.
Chicago had a tough time defending the three, as the Clippers hit 19 threes at a 51% clip. The Bulls sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls recorded 9 steals and 1 block.