The Toronto Raptors (32-23) and Chicago Bulls (24-31) will meet in the NBA on Thursday night. Tipoff from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Raptors are 6.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Raptors -6.5), with the over/under set at 233.5 total points. Toronto is a -238 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +195 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Raptors vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, February 19.
Raptors vs Bulls Prediction, Picks
- Raptors vs Bulls pick: Bulls First Half Moneyline (+145)
My Bulls vs. Raptors best bet is on Chicago to win the first half at +145. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Bulls NBA Thursday Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -105 | 233.5 -112o / -108u | -238 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -115 | 233.5 -112o / -108u | +195 |
Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls NBA Preview
This NBA betting system targets first-half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents, which may be the case for the Raptors in tonight's matchup against the Bulls.
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings like the Bulls face elite opponents with high win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, which is the Raptors in this case, relying on second-half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with early intensity and effort, creating value in short-term situations before talent disparity takes over.
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
Raptors vs Bulls Betting Predictions, Analysis
Over time, tailing this model has generated a 5% ROI over 3,400 all-time games, but it's been particularly efficient this season, as it's generating a 12% ROI.
Currently, the Bulls have lost six games in a row, and while Toronto is a top-five team in the East, we do predict that the Raptors will come out of the All-Star break slow — opening the door for the Bulls to come out with an early lead.
Raptors vs Bulls Best Bet
- Bulls First Half Moneyline (+145)
Spread
I'm steering clear of the spread in this matchup.
Moneyline
My Bulls vs. Raptors betting prediction is on Chicago's first half moneyline at +145.
Over/Under
No play on the total here.
Raptors vs Bulls Betting Trends
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