The Chicago Bulls (24-27) travel north to face the Toronto Raptors (30-22) on Thursday night in a pivotal Eastern Conference tilt at Scotiabank Arena.
With their roster turned over during Trade Deadline week, Chicago seeks to snap a skid and climb back toward .500, while Toronto looks to protect home court and solidify its playoff positioning. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
Below, we’ll break down our Bulls vs. Raptors prediction and spread for Thursday night’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Bulls vs. Raptors Prediction, Spread
The Bulls arrive in Toronto looking to regroup after a 131–115 loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Chicago remains in the thick of the Play-In Tourney race but faces immediate chemistry questions after a massive roster overhaul.
The front office added significant reinforcements this week, acquiring guards Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton, and Jaden Ivey, along with forwards Ousmane Dieng and Guerschon Yabusele. However, these new additions are likely a game away from making their debuts, leaving Chicago shorthanded.
Toronto, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the East's most consistent squads, anchored by the high-scoring duo of SG Brandon Ingram and F Scottie Barnes. The Raptors are navigating their own injury hurdles, with center Jakob Poeltl sidelined with a back injury.
This marks the first meeting between the clubs this season. Chicago claimed the most recent matchup in April 2025, 61–48, and holds the edge in the all-time regular-season series.
Bulls vs. Raptors Over/Under, Spread
The Bulls enter Thursday's game as 1.5-point road underdogs, returning a 3.44x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Raptors are home favorites with a 1.26x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Toronto Raptors -8.5
- Over/Under: 226.5
- Game Winner Payout: Bulls 3.44x | Raptors 1.26x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Bulls vs. Raptors Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Bulls vs. Raptors injury report for Thursday, via NBA.com.
Bulls Injury Report
- C Zach Collins (toe) – OUT
- G Ayo Dosunmu (quad) – questionable
- G-F Josh Giddey (hamstring) - OUT
- G Jaden Ivey (trade pending) - questionable
- F Ousmane Dieng (trade pending) - questionable
- G Tre Jones (hamstring) - questionable
- F Julian Phillips (wrist) - questionable
- G Colin Sexton (trade pending) - questionable
- G Anfernee Simons (trade pending) - questionable
- F Guerschon Yabusele (trade pending) - questionable
Raptors Injury Report
- C Trayce Jackson-Davis (trade pending) - questionable
- G Chucky Hepburn (knee) - OUT
- C Jakob Poeltl (back) - OUT
Bulls vs. Raptors Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Bulls vs. Raptors prediction on Thursday, February 5.
- The Raptors are 25-27-0 ATS (48.1%) this season, while the Bulls are nearly identical at 25-26-0 ATS (49.0%).
- Despite their solid straight-up record, Toronto has struggled to cover at Scotiabank Arena, posting just a 10-16-0 ATS mark (38.5%).
- Chicago has failed to find consistency as the visitor, holding an 11-14-0 ATS record (44.0%) away from the United Center.
- With Barnes and Ingram leading the charge, Toronto's home offensive rating sits at 113.9. They face a porous Bulls defense that allows a league-high 123.4 points per game on the road.
- Despite Toronto's superior record, the Bulls have been a thorn in their side, covering the spread in four of the last five meetings.
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Raptors SG Brandon Ingram vs. Bulls Projection: 21.5 Points
- Ingram is averaging 21.9 PPG this season while commanding a team-high 27.3% usage rate.
- The Bulls' defense has been vulnerable in the paint, allowing 53.3 PPG inside, fourth-worst in the league.
- He enters this matchup in strong rhythm, averaging 26.5 PPG over his last four, including three 25+ outings.
- Chicago allows the fifth-most points (22.6 PPG) to opposing shooting guards.
Raptors F Scottie Barnes vs. Bulls Projection: 27.5 Pts+Rebs
- Barnes has been thriving this season, posting a 24.0% usage rate while averaging 19.4 points and 8.4 rebounds this season.
- He has consistently exploited Chicago's interior defense, averaging 19.4 points and 6.6 rebounds in his last five meetings with the Bulls.
- The Bulls rank poorly on the glass, allowing 53.6 opponent rebounds per game (17th in NBA), creating ample opportunities for Barnes to crash the boards and generate second-chance points.
- Chicago often struggles against versatile forwards, allowing opposing power forwards to average 27.2 points (most in the league) and 9.9 rebounds.
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