Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors 4/12/2023 Free Picks, Game Analysis and Tips
NBA Play-In – East – 9th Place vs 10th Place
The Chicago Bulls will clash with the Toronto Raptors in a critical game that could determine their playoff fate come Wednesday evening at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. The Bulls, who have won their last two games, boast the fifth-best defensive efficiency rating in the league and are coming off a resounding 103-81 home victory over the Detroit Pistons.
In that game, Chicago’s Zach LaVine was the top scorer with 17 points, while DeMar DeRozan added 16 points and five assists to the cause. The Bulls’ impressive defensive performance limited the Pistons to a mere 37 percent shooting from the field. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 113.1 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. SG Zach LaVine is averaging 24.8 points, and 4.5 rebounds. PG DeMar DeRozan is averaging 24.5 points and 5.1 assists. Center Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams grabbed 4 rebounds. The Bulls are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
- Chicago is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 outings with the Raptors.
- The Chicago Bulls are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against Toronto.
- The Bulls are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors 4/12/2023 Free Picks, Game Analysis and Tips
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors finished 13th in defensive efficiency during the regular season and won 27 of their 41 home games. In their most recent game, the Raptors seized the opportunity presented by a depleted Milwaukee team to secure a comfortable 121-105 home victory. Toronto’s Gary Trent Jr. led the way with 23 points and a plus-13 rating, while Malachi Flynn contributed 20 points and four assists. Precious Achiuwa also impressed with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
The Raptors are averaging 112.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 49.1 percent shooting. PF Pascal Siakam is averaging 24.2 points and 7.8 rebounds while PG Fred VanVleet is averaging 19.3 points, and 4.1 rebounds. SG Gary Trent Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and O.G. Anunoby grabbed 5 rebounds. Toronto is shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
- Toronto is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games at home against Chicago.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games with a team in the Central Division.
- The Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Wednesday.
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors. The NBA pick for this game is the Toronto Raptors. Chicago PG Lonzo Ball has a schedule for his third surgical procedure on his left knee and may not be ready for the start of next season. These two teams rank in the bottom third in tempo, so the under is worth a look. Prediction, Toronto Raptors win 112-101 behind a home-court advantage.
NBA Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Toronto Raptors -7.5
NBA Totals: 213.5
