Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors 4/12/23 – On Wednesday, the Eastern Conference play-in tournament continues with 10-seed Chicago Bulls 40-42 traveling to Toronto Raptors 41-41. Whichever team wins must also win their next game to secure the 8th seed in the first round of Playoffs. Toronto is the clear favorite to win this match according to basketball online odds.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena Toronto, ON
TV: ESPN
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors 4/12/23 Betting Odds
Bulls
Moneyline: +185
Spread: +5.5 (-113)
Total: 214.5 over (-104)
Raptors
Moneyline: -215
Spread: -5.5 (-107)
Total: 214.5 under (-116)
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Analysis
In their last game against the Pistons, the Chicago Bulls came out on top by a final score of 103-81. Zach LaVine provided one key contribution for this contest and came through big time. Chicago enters this matchup with a win-loss record of 40-42 on the season, averaging 113.1 points per contest while shooting 49.0% from the field. They are connecting on 36.1% of their shots from beyond the perimeter and 80.9% from the free throw line this year. As a unit, Chicago has collected 42.4 rebounds per game and 2,006 assists this season – 20th in terms of passing accuracy; they turn it over 13.4 times per contest and commit 18.9 fouls per game as a team. On defense, the Bulls are forcing their opponents into 15.0 turnovers per night and drawing 18.7 fouls. They allow 35.7% shooting from 3-point range and rank 7th in points per game against them in the league. The Bulls have allowed an opponent field goal percentage of 46.8% and surrendered 43.3 boards per contest as a team, ranking them 22nd in the league for giving up assists with 2,131 given this season.
On their last court encounter against the Bucks, the Toronto Raptors emerged victorious with a score of 121-105. Gary Trent Jr.’s contribution proved crucial in this game for Toronto. Toronto currently has a record of 41-41 on the season, hitting on 45.9% from the field which ranks them 27th in the league. They’ve scored 9,254 points this year and grabbed 43.0 boards per game; aiding teammates 23.9% per contest while turning over the ball 11.7 times per contest. Toronto commits 20.0 fouls per game while hitting 78.4% from the charity stripe. The Raptors defense is ranked 4th in the NBA with 111.4 points allowed per contest, forcing 16.7 turnovers nightly and allowing teams to shoot 49.1% from the field. Toronto allows 37.4% on 3-point attempts and opponents make 79.7% of their foul shots; they give up 26.2 assists and 42.3 boards per game, ranking them 25th and 10th in basketball respectively.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Against the Spread
Chicago are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 10 games. Chicago are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. Chicago are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against Toronto. Chicago are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against Toronto. Chicago are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
Toronto are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games against Chicago. Toronto are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games at home. Toronto are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chicago. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Free Pick
The Bulls are built around their two star wings, Lavine and DeRozan. However, the Raptors possess elite wing defenders in Anunoby and Barnes that will pose problems for Chicago’s stars on the perimeter. This matchup presents both teams with formidable length and quickness on defense that could prove costly in the end for either team. The Raptors took control of the season series against Chicago and won both home games. No matter who plays for Chicago, they’ll find it tough to score against Toronto’s length according to the NBA betting trends.
Free Pick: Toronto Raptors -5.5 (-107)
