Chicago Bulls vs Toronto-raptors Picks and Predictions April 1st 2025

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto-Raptors April 1st 2025

At 8:00 ET, the 28-47 Raptors (+168) will travel to Chicago to take on the 33-42 Bulls (-199). The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 235.5.

Chicago is currently favored by 5 points and has dropped two straight games. Meanwhile, Toronto has won four straight contests and is 11th in the Eastern Conference.

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Raptors vs. Bulls Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls
• Where: Chicago at United Center
• Date: Tuesday, April 1st
• Betting Odds CHI -5, TOR +168 | CHI -199 O/U 235.5

The Raptors Can Win If…

Toronto improved to 28-47 on the season with a 127-109 win over the 76ers on Sunday. The Raptors, who were -6 point favorites, covered the spread with the 18-point victory. The game’s total score of 236 points exceeded the over/under line of 223.5 by 12.5 points.

Toronto took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 59-49 deficit into a 60-59 lead. They then held Philadelphia to 18 points in the 2nd quarter while scoring 31. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 95-82 lead, the Raptors closed out the game by outscoring the 76ers 32-27 in the final period.

RJ Barrett led the Raptors to a 127-109 win over the 76ers, scoring 31 points, including 10 in the opening quarter. He hit 4 threes at 57.1%, and the Raptors connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 44.7% from deep.

Ja’Kobe Walter added 17 points, and Jamison Battle contributed 16, with 10 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter. The Raptors shot 47.6% from the field overall.

Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st and 33 in the 3rd, the Raptors tightened up in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 18 points, and held the 76ers to 27 in the 4th, leading to a 127-109 win. Toronto’s defense was particularly effective at limiting Philadelphia’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 8 made threes on 27% shooting.

The Raptors sent the 76ers to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. Toronto controlled the boards with 33 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards. They also added 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

• Toronto has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
• Over their last three games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

The Bulls Can Win If…

Chicago’s season record dropped to 33-42 after a 145-117 road loss to the Thunder on Monday. The Bulls, who entered as +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 262.5 exceeded the O/U line of 240.5.

The Thunder went on a 10-0 run early, extending their lead from 16-12 to 26-12. Chicago was outscored 45-22 in the 2nd quarter, and despite a 43-31 advantage in the 4th, the Bulls couldn’t overcome the 114-74 deficit heading into the final period.

In their loss to the Thunder, the Bulls shot 44.9% from the field and hit 16 threes, though they connected at just 31.4% from deep. Jevon Carter led the way with 17 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.

Talen Horton-Tucker and Patrick Williams each added 16 points, with Williams hitting 4 threes at 50%. Horton-Tucker did all his scoring in the 4th quarter, while Carter added 9 points in the final frame.

The Bulls struggled defensively, giving up 145 points to the Thunder on Monday. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 45 points, followed by 40 in the 3rd. Chicago also gave up 31 points in the 4th quarter.

Oklahoma City shot 53% from the field, including 53% from beyond the arc, where they hit 23 threes. The Thunder also went 18/23 from the free-throw line. The Bulls finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.

• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
• In their last three games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Not only do we have the Bulls winning this one by a score of 115-94, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Bulls at -5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 235.5 and given that our model is projecting 209 points between the teams, we like the under.

Bulls Look to Regain Form vs. Rebuilding Raptors

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls aim to stop their two-game skid and maintain hold of a play-in position when they host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. With a favorable schedule ahead, Chicago is looking to reset after a tough loss and close the regular season strong.

Bulls Seeking Bounce-Back After Blowout Loss

Chicago (33-42) was humbled in a 145-117 loss to the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, falling behind early and never recovering. The Bulls trailed by 34 at halftime and emptied their bench in the second half.

Despite the loss, Chicago remains in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, holding onto the final play-in spot. They’ve dropped two straight after a solid stretch, but the path forward includes six of their final seven games against teams currently under .500.

“There’s disappointment when you lose like that,” center Nikola Vucevic said. “But in this league, you have to move on quickly.”

Coach Billy Donovan is hopeful Kevin Huerter, who missed Monday’s game with a sprained thumb and other minor injuries, will return Tuesday. Guard Josh Giddey, facing his former team, posted a near triple-double in the blowout loss.

The Bulls have already won all three matchups against the Raptors this season and will look to complete a clean sweep at home. Coby White has found a groove against Toronto, averaging over 20 points per game across his last five matchups with them.

Raptors Evaluating Talent in Year One of Rebuild

Toronto (28-47) enters Tuesday riding a rare four-game win streak, including a 127-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. But the Raptors will rest RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji against Chicago, continuing to prioritize development over wins.

The Raptors’ youth movement has taken center stage late in the season, with rookies Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle all contributing in double figures against Philadelphia. Walter led the way with 17 points, while Barrett added 31 before being ruled out for Tuesday.

Coach Darko Rajakovic has focused on cultivating a positive, growth-oriented environment as the franchise lays the groundwork for the future.

“We’re really trying to find out who can grow with this team,” Rajakovic said. “It’s about effort, attitude and development.”

Rajakovic is now set to be a long-term part of that process after reportedly securing a contract extension through the 2026-27 season.

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Playoff Stakes for Chicago

While Toronto’s outlook centers on development, Chicago has everything to play for. With the 11th-place Brooklyn Nets trailing closely behind, the Bulls need to capitalize on matchups like this one to secure their postseason position and potentially climb into a higher seed.