Published Feb 15, 4:41pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 15, 4:41pm ET
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Updated Feb 15, 4:41pm ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Chicago Bulls hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Bulls vs Raptors pick?
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| Chicago Bulls | +178 |
| Toronto Raptors | -186 |
Chicago has dropped all six games it has played this month. The woeful stretch includes a 124-105 setback against the Boston Celtics.
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The Bulls trailed by 28 points (72-44) at the break, and the deficit reached as many as 33 points in the second half. Chicago's 35-26 scoring edge in the final frame made the final margin somewhat respectable. But the outcome was never in doubt.
Rob Dillingham led the injury-riddled Bulls with 16 points and seven assists off the bench. Matas Buzelis and Collin Sexton contributed 15 points each, with both players shooting 6-of-13 from the field.
On the other side, the Raptors' two-game win streak was snapped courtesy of a 113-95 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons.
Toronto fell behind 67-52 at intermission. And with the teams playing to a near stalemate in the second half, the Pistons coasted to a double-digit win.
Immanuel Quickley guided the offense with 18 points and five assists. Scottie Barnes registered 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Sure, the Bulls have won four of the previous five meetings in this series. However, Toronto is a top-10 defensive team while Chicago ranks in the bottom third. And given Chicago's injury woes, the Raptors win this one convincingly.
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Toronto Raptors
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