Raptors vs. Bulls Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 01th, 2025

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Don't miss the electrifying NBA game between the Raptors and the Bulls scheduled for January 01th, 2025, in Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena. Enhance your betting strategy with our handpicked picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Raptors vs. Bulls betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference showdown is scheduled for January 01th, 2025, kicking off at 18:30. The Raptors enters as -4.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Bulls won, 118-107. The over/under for the upcoming game is 233 points.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Raptors are making 34.9% of their 3-pointers this season. The Bulls are converting on 37.1% of their 3-pointers. Raptors are attempting 36% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Bulls are taking 47% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Toronto Raptors

How are the Raptors playing this season?

The Raptors comes into this game with a 15-32 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Raptors win their most recent game?

Yes, Raptors defeated the Wizards, 106-82. Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Raptors

The leading scorer for the Raptors this season is RJ Barrett, who is averaging 21.7 points per game. In the last game, he scored 19.25 points in DraftKings and 18.1 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Raptors

Coming into the January 01th, 2025 contest, Jakob Poeltl leads the Raptors with 10.3 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 34.5 points in DraftKings and 35.6 fantasy points in FanDuel. Scottie Barnes has a team-high 6.5 assists per game. He scored 39 DraftKings points and 39.8 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Raptors is Scottie Barnes (1.5 steals per game). He has 39 DraftKings fantasy points and 39.8 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Jakob Poeltl is leading the way for the Raptors with 1.2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 34.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Raptors Team Analysis

The Raptors' point differential this season is -5.2 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.2 points per game while allowing 116.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Raptors are making 11.4 shots per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Raptors are making 15.7 per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA.

Projected Raptors Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bulls, the Raptors' starting lineup consisted of Thaddeus Young, Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown, Gary Trent Jr. and Dennis Schroder. For the upcoming matchup, the Raptors has the following injuries: Gradey Dick is questionable (illness), Kelly Olynyk is questionable (calf) and Immanuel Quickley isout (groin).

Chicago Bulls

How are the Bulls playing this season?

The Bulls head this game with a 20-28 record, and they are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls are 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bulls win their most recent game?

No, Bulls came up short against the Celtics, 122-100. DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bulls

The leading scorer for the Bulls this season is Zach LaVine, who is averaging 24 points per game. Zach LaVine also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.1.

Other Team Leaders for the Bulls

Nikola Vucevic is leading the way with 10.3 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 25.75 points in DraftKings and 26.2 in FanDuel. Josh Giddey is dishing out a team-high 6.7 assists per game. He has 26 DraftKings fantasy points and 25.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Bulls' leader is Lonzo Ball with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 20.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 18.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Bulls is Jalen Smith, who is sending back 0.8 shots per game. He scored 30.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Bulls Team Analysis

The Bulls' point differential this season is -3.6 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. They are averaging 116.4 points per game while allowing 120 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bulls are making 16 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bulls are making 14.7 per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA.

Projected Bulls' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Raptors, the Bulls' starting five were Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Raptors and Bulls game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Bulls.

Money Line betting suggestion

Raptors are a -4.5 money line favorite for the game against the Bulls, and the suggestion is to pick the Bulls.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Raptors and Bulls is 233 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Raptors and Bulls have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.