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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nBulls vs Raptors Key Matchups and Handicap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
These Eastern Conference opponents finished last season in very different places. Toronto went 46-36, while Chicago struggled to a 31-51 record. Both teams made significant moves over the summer, but the Raptors' additions came on top of an already established core, while the Bulls are still reshaping theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chicago's Rebuilt Rotation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Bulls underwent a major offseason transformation, adding Norman Powell, Nic Claxton and Buddy Hield while selecting Caleb Wilson in the NBA Draft. Powell averaged 21.7 points with Miami last season and gives Chicago much-needed perimeter scoring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Claxton was brought in to strengthen the interior defense and rebounding, but he is sidelined with a hamstring injury, which significantly reduces the Bulls' presence around the basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Josh Giddey returns after averaging 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists last season, and Matas Buzelis contributed 16.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Chicago also lost Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons during the offseason, further reshaping a backcourt rotation that will need time to come together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The injury report adds to the uncertainty, with Leonard Miller (groin), Isaac Okoro (knee), Dailyn Swain (illness), Zach Collins (toe) and Tobe Awaka (knee) all listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Toronto Adds Kawhi Leonard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Raptors made their own blockbuster move, acquiring Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade involving Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick. Leonard adds an established two-way star to a lineup that already features Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Barnes averaged 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists last season, Barrett contributed 19.3 points and Quickley added 16.4 points and 5.9 assists. Toronto also signed Kyle Anderson to provide additional frontcourt versatility, although Sandro Mamukelashvili departed in free agency. Nate Bittle is out with a foot injury, but his absence should have a limited impact on the primary rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
TOR Defensive Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The biggest gap in this matchup is on the defensive end. Chicago allowed 121.5 points per game last season, while Toronto surrendered just 111.8 per contest. Leonard's arrival should make an already capable Raptors defense even stronger, and Claxton's absence gives Toronto additional opportunities to attack the interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chicago's improved perimeter scoring could keep the game competitive for stretches, but Toronto's superior defensive structure and established core provide a substantial advantage. That same defensive personnel also makes the elevated total look vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
CHI vs TOR Betting Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nCHI vs TOR Key Injuries and Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nBulls vs Raptors ATS and Total Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Raptors -9.5 is the spread play. Toronto won 15 more games than Chicago last season and has now added Kawhi Leonard to a core that already includes Barnes, Barrett and Quickley. The Bulls are breaking in several new players, are missing Claxton and carry a lengthy injury report. Most of the tickets are on Chicago, but the line has held at 9.5, and the Raptors' defensive edge should allow them to pull away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Under 236.5 is the total pick. Toronto allowed just 111.8 points per game last season, and Leonard's two-way presence should make that defense even tougher. Chicago's injuries and reshaped rotation could make it difficult for the Bulls to generate consistent offense. The total ticked up a point from its opener, but nearly all of the money has come in on the Under, which supports a lower-scoring game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bulls vs Raptors Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nFinal Score Prediction for Bulls vs Raptors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Norman Powell and Josh Giddey give Chicago enough offense to stay close early, but the Raptors' defense takes over as the game goes on. Kawhi Leonard makes his presence felt on both ends, Toronto attacks the interior without Claxton in the way and the Raptors pull away for a comfortable home win that stays under the total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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