Halftime Report
The Bulls have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Raptors 79-67.
The Bulls came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Who's Playing
Chicago Bulls @ Toronto Raptors
Current Records: Chicago 11-15, Toronto 7-19
How To Watch
- When: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
- TV: The Sports Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $17.56
What to Know
Raptors fans going to Monday's game might be disappointed given the experts' predictions. They will take on the Chicago Bulls at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Scotiabank Arena after having had a few days off. The Raptors are limping into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Last Thursday, the Raptors came up short against the Heat and fell 114-104. The loss hurts even more since Toronto was up 41-25 with 8:38 left in the second.
Even though they lost, the Raptors were working as a unit and finished the game with 29 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as the Heat only posted 21.
Meanwhile, the Bulls strolled past the Hornets with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 109-95.
Toronto's defeat dropped their record down to 7-19. As for Chicago, their victory bumped their record up to 11-15.
While only the Bulls took care of their fans the last time they played, both teams pleased bettors by covering the spread. As for their next game, they are expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. This contest will be Toronto's 21st straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 13-7 against the spread).
The Raptors were able to grind out a solid win over the Bulls in their previous matchup back in January, winning 118-107. Will the Raptors repeat their success, or do the Bulls have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
Odds
Chicago is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Toronto, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Raptors as a 1-point favorite.
The over/under is 239.5 points.
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Series History
Toronto and Chicago both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Jan 30, 2024 - Toronto 118 vs. Chicago 107
- Jan 18, 2024 - Chicago 116 vs. Toronto 110
- Nov 24, 2023 - Toronto 121 vs. Chicago 108
- Oct 27, 2023 - Chicago 104 vs. Toronto 103
- Apr 12, 2023 - Chicago 109 vs. Toronto 105
- Feb 28, 2023 - Toronto 104 vs. Chicago 98
- Nov 07, 2022 - Chicago 111 vs. Toronto 97
- Nov 06, 2022 - Toronto 113 vs. Chicago 104
- Mar 21, 2022 - Chicago 113 vs. Toronto 99
- Feb 03, 2022 - Toronto 127 vs. Chicago 120
