Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors 2/28/2021 – The Toronto Raptors were able to bounce back from back-to-back losses and will seek to turn the momentum to another winning streak. They will be facing the young Chicago Bulls next and it will be in their adopted city and venue at the Amalie Arena located in Tampa, Florida. SN and NBC Sports Chicago will be sharing the broadcast rights with the live coverage starting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NBA League Pass will include both feeds through online live streaming. The Toronto Raptors have been getting their rhythm back and are picked in NBA Betting Covers as the team winning in this game against the Chicago Bulls.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors 2/28/2021
| When: | February 28, 2021 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida |
| TV: | SN | NBC Sports Chicago |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Chicago Bulls | +6.5 (-111) | 229.5 o (-110) | +220 |  |
| Toronto Raptors | -6.5 (-111) | 229.5 u (-110) | -275 | |
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Chicago Bulls Betting
The Chicago Bulls are on a triple-tie for the 8th place in the NBA Eastern Conference standings along with the Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets with their records at 15-17. They came into their last game against the Phoenix Suns with a three-game winning streak but it was snapped by a 9-point loss, 97-106. Zach LaVine did his best to carry the team with 24 points, four assists and four three-pointers and he got help from Coby White who provided 19 points, five rebounds and four assists. The bench was able to pick up the slack from the starters’ bad games but it was not enough to get over the hump against the Suns.
Players to watch: Z. LaVine SG 32 GP 32 GS 35.7 MIN 28.7 PTS 0.7 OR 4.5 DR 5.2 REB 5 AST 1.1 STL 0.4 BLK 3.9 TO 2.7 PF 1.3 AST/TO 22.67 PER
L. Markkanen PF 14 GP 14 GS 30.4 MIN 19.1 PTS 0.6 OR 5.5 DR 6.1 REB 0.9 AST 0.6 STL 0.4 BLK 1.7 TO 2.2 PF 0.5 AST/TO 17.42 PER
C. White PG 32 GP 32 GS 33.1 MIN 15.8 PTS 0.4 OR 4.6 DR 5 REB 5.2 AST 0.3 STL 0.2 BLK 2.4 TO 2.5 PF 2.2 AST/TO 11.85 PER.
Toronto Raptors Betting
The Toronto Raptors find themselves tied with the New York Knicks with the fourth-best record in the NBA Eastern Conference with an even score of 17-17. This team was able to bounce back from a tough battle against the Miami Heat by beating the Houston Rockets, 122-111. Norman Powell managed to step up with 30 points, three rebounds and four three-point shots. Fred VanVleet followed through with a 25-point performance while Kyle Lowry managed to keep the Raptors in control of the game with his triple-double performance of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Players to Watch: F. VanVleet SG 34 GP 34 GS 36.7 MIN 20.1 PTS 0.7 OR 3.8 DR 4.4 REB 6.6 AST 1.7 STL 0.8 BLK 2 TO 2.4 PF 3.2 AST/TO 17.78 PER
P. Siakam PF 30 GP 30 GS 35.8 MIN 20.1 PTS 1.9 OR 5.5 DR 7.5 REB 4.8 AST 1.2 STL 0.7 BLK 2.2 TO 3.1 PF 2.2 AST/TO 17.62 PER
K. Lowry PG 27 GP 27 GS 34.3 MIN 18 PTS 0.8 OR 4.9 DR 5.7 REB 6.6 AST 1.2 STL 0.2 BLK 2.9 TO 3.3 PF 2.3 AST/TO 17.48 PER.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors 2/28/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Chicago Bulls
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games.
Chicago are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Chicago are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against Toronto.
Bulls are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Toronto.
Chicago are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games on the road.
Chicago are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Chicago are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games played in February.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto’s last 16 games.
Toronto are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games against Chicago.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 10 games at home.
Toronto are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games this season.
Toronto are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games played in February.
Toronto are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing as the favourite.
Injuries
Chicago Bulls
Otto Porter Jr. SF Back is out indefinitely
Lauri Markkanen PF Shoulder is out indefinitely
Chandler Hutchison SF Leg is out indefinitely
Toronto Raptors
Pascal Siakam PF Quarantine is OUT next 3 games
| Chicago Bulls | Toronto Raptors | |
|---|---|---|
| 19-13-0 | Against the Spread | 16-18-0 |
| 17-15-0 | Straight Up | 19-15-0 |
| 115 | Points per Game | 113 |
| 115 | Points Allowed per Game | 110 |
| 48.62 | Offensive FG% | 45.19 |
| 79.9 | Offensive FT% | 83.2 |
| 37.92 | Offensive 3PT% | 38.33 |
| 47.18 | Defensive FG% | 45.18 |
| 77.85 | Defensive FT% | 79.67 |
| 35.31 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.2 |
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Betting Picks
Going up against the very much experienced and battle tested Toronto Raptors will be a very tough task for the Chicago Bulls. The home court advantage put the Raptors spread even bigger as seen in Online Sportsbook and they are the best bet to win this game.
Moneyline: The Bulls are getting an ML of +220 if they manage to pull an upset win on the road while the Raptors are at -275.
ATS: It is a wide 6.5 points in between the Bulls and Raptors. Chicago holds the +6.5 while Toronto is at -6.5.
TOTALs: The given total for both teams to dance on is 229.5 with the Bulls going over and the Raptors are over.
Score Prediction: 119 – 110, Raptors
