Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 16, 2024

The Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors matchup is one of the six games scheduled for Monday. Chicago is ninth in the Eastern Conference standings with an 11-15 record, while Toronto is 14th with a 7-19 record.

The two teams have met each other 106 times in the regular season, with the Bulls holding a 57-49 lead. They met four times last season and split the series 2-2. Their most recent meeting was on Jan. 30, which Toronto won 118-107 behind Gary Trent Jr.’s 24 points. Chicago was led by DeMar DeRozan’s 25 points.

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Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors game details and odds

The Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Monday, Dec. 16, at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on Chicago Sports Network and TSN. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Bulls (-105) vs. Raptors (-115)

Spread: Bulls (+1) vs. Raptors (-1)

Total (O/U): Bulls -110 (o238.5) vs. Raptors -110 (u238.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors preview

The Bulls are 5-5 in the past 10 games. While they have struggled at home with a 4-9 record, they are 7-6 on the road. This bodes well for them as they will be on the road to play Toronto on Monday.

Chicago is coming off a 109-95 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. All starters scored in double figures, as Ayo Dosunmu led them with 19 points. Jalen Smith had a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Zach LaVine chipped in with 13 points.

Toronto has struggled this season and has lost seven of its past 10 games. It is also on a four-game losing streak but is slightly favored to win at home on Monday.

The Raptors are coming off a 114-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday. RJ Barrett had a triple-double of 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists but that wasn’t enough to offset Miami’s offense. Gradey Dick led all Toronto scorers with 22 points.

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors betting props

Zach LaVine’s point total is set at 21.5. He is projected to go over. Before scoring 13 points against the Hornets, LaVine had two straight games where he scored 30 points at least. With Monday’s game expected to be high-scoring, bet on the over.

RJ Barrett’s points total is set at 25.5, which is over his season average of 23.2 points. Barrett will also be responsible for playmaking duties, so his points total should stay under 25.5 points.

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Raptors slightly. We, however, expect Chicago to get a win and extend Toronto’s losing streak. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total surpassing 238.5 points.