Bulls vs Raptors Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

Scotiabank Arena will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bulls (20-28) have dropped eight of their last ten games and are tied with Philadelphia for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Chicago missed 34 of 49 three-point attempts during a 122-100 road loss against Boston. 

Coby White and Patrick Williams led five Chicago players in double figures with 16 points apiece on a combined 12-for-26 from the field. Ayo Dosunmu and rookie Matas Buzelis added 12 points each for the Bulls, who fell to 11-12 on the road. 

The Toronto Raptors are riding a five-game winning streak and still have time to work their way into playoff contention in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors (15-32) rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 116.4 points per contest. On Wednesday, Toronto limited Washington to 20 points or less in each of the first three quarters of a 106-82 road triumph. 

Toronto F Scottie Barnes tallied a game-high 24 points (10-19 FG), four rebounds, and four assists. Jakob Poeltl chipped in 12 points (6-11 FG), eight rebounds, and six assists. R.J. Barrett added 11 points for the Raptors, who forced 25 turnovers on the evening. 

Chicago G Zach LaVine is dealing with a personal issue and is expected to miss the next couple of games. These two teams rank in the top six of the league in tempo, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the improving Raptors to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win 123-114.