The Raptors continue to have bad luck on the injury front. They will be without guard Norman Powell indefinitely after he suffered a fractured bone in his hand in Friday’s win over Detroit.
A litany of injuries hasn’t derailed the Toronto Raptors’s quest to repeat as NBA champions – but they’ll have to deal with yet another key absence Sunday as they put their 10-game winning streak on the line against visiting Chicago. The Raptors will be without guard Norman Powell indefinitely after he suffered a fractured bone in his hand in Friday’s win over Detroit. But the Raptors might not need him to subdue a Bulls team that has lost two in a row.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
It takes a special team to consistently cover as a double-digit favourite – and the Raptors certainly belong on that list, having gone 7-1 ATS over their previous eight games in that scenario. That includes a 124-101 road triumph over the Bulls at -10.5. Chicago has two narrow covers in its previous two games when receiving 10 or more points, but has just one cover in its past five games overall and has lost each of its past 10 meetings with the Raptors.
The total for Sunday’s contest is set at 217 – and that might draw plenty of interest from Over bettors. Chicago has been a strong Over play of late, having gone 5-1 O/U in its past six games; all five of those Over results finished north of 220 total points. The Raptors, meanwhile, have cashed the Over in seven of their past 10 outings overall and are a sparkling 7-2 to the Over in their previous nine games against Eastern Conference foes.
Chicago Bulls
It’s easy to pinpoint the biggest contributor to the Bulls’ current 10-game losing streak in their series with the Raptors. Chicago has had all sorts of problems generating much offence against a formidable Toronto defence, scoring fewer than 105 points in each of their previous seven meetings. And things have been even worse of late, with Chicago averaging a dismal 88 points in its first two encounters with the Raptors so far in 2019-20.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto’s defence has ruled the day against Chicago, and the Raptors might need to lean on it a little more with Powell and his 15.3 points per game sidelined for this one. But on the other hand, Toronto has plenty of other options on offence, including team scoring leader and All-Star forward Pascal Siakam (23.8 ppg) and forward Serge Ibaka (15.4 ppg), who leads the team in field-goal shooting at 51.7 percent and has scored 20+ points in three straight.
Who Will Win Bulls vs. Raptors?
Line History
No odds are available yet.
Injuries
Ryan Arcidiacono (PG)
Ryan Arcidiacono (PG)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
Zach LaVine (PG)
Tomas Satoransky (SG)
Coby White (SG)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
Tomas Satoransky (SG)
Coby White (SG)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Paul Watson (SG)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Oshae Brissett (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ryan Arcidiacono (PG) | day-to-day | Achilles - 06 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Arcidiacono is battling a sore right Achilles, and his status for when the league gets back in action from its hiatus. |
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| Ryan Arcidiacono (PG) | Prob Mon | Back - 01 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Arcidiacono is expected to play Monday against the Mavericks despite lower-back soreness. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Prob Mon | Thumb - 01 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Gafford has his right thumb taped up due to a previous dislocation but is expected to be active against the Mavericks on Monday. |
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| Zach LaVine (PG) | day-to-day | Quadricep - 01 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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LaVine is out of action with a left quadriceps strain, and it is if he will return when the league starts back up. |
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| Tomas Satoransky (SG) | Prob Mon | Thumb - 01 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Satoransky is nursing a right thumb sprain, but he is projected to partake in Monday's matchup with the Mavericks. |
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| Coby White (SG) | Prob Mon | Back - 01 / 03 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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White is battling a left back strain, but he is likely to face the Mavericks on Monday. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Prob Sat | Thumb - 29 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Gafford is expected to play Saturday against the Knicks despite a right thumb injury. |
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| Tomas Satoransky (SG) | Prob Sat | Thumb - 28 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Satoransky has a sprained right thumb, but will likely be available to face the Knicks on Saturday. |
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| Coby White (SG) | Ques Sat | Back - 27 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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White is dealing with a back injury, leaving his availability for Saturday's matchup with the Knicks unknown. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Prob Tues | Thumb - 24 / 02 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Gaffor is expected to be in Tuesday's lineup versus the Thunder despite having his right thumb taped up due to a previous discoloration. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Ibaka is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to play against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round. |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 21 / 08 / 20 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Hollis-Jefferson is bothered by swelling in his left knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 08 / 20 | 6-6 | 5-7 | + - |
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VanVleet will receive a day of rest and will not be available against the Nuggets on Friday. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 08 / 20 | 7-6 | 5-8 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with with soreness in his right knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 | 8-6 | 5-9 | + - |
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Ibaka is bothered by a right knee contusion, but he is expected to play against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 | 8-6 | 5-9 | + - |
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VanVleet missed the last game due to a hyperextended right knee, but he is likely to be available for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. |
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| Paul Watson (SG) | Doub Sun | Back - 09 / 08 / 20 | 8-7 | 5-10 | + - |
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Watson is dealing with soreness in his lower back, and he is not expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Sun | Eye - 08 / 08 / 20 | 9-7 | 5-11 | + - |
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Ibaka was forced from the previous game due to an eye laceration, but he is likely to be active Sunday versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) | day-to-day | Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20 | 11-7 | 5-13 | + - |
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Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and his return is in question. |
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| Oshae Brissett (PF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 31 / 07 / 20 | 11-7 | 5-13 | + - |
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Brissett is expected to be sideline for an extended period due to right knee surgery in order to remove loose bodies. |
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Line History
No odds are available yet.
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Injuries
Ryan Arcidiacono (PG)
day-to-day Achilles - 06 / 03 / 20Ryan Arcidiacono (PG)
Prob Mon Back - 01 / 03 / 20Daniel Gafford (PF)
Prob Mon Thumb - 01 / 03 / 20Zach LaVine (PG)
day-to-day Quadricep - 01 / 03 / 20Tomas Satoransky (SG)
Prob Mon Thumb - 01 / 03 / 20Coby White (SG)
Prob Mon Back - 01 / 03 / 20Daniel Gafford (PF)
Prob Sat Thumb - 29 / 02 / 20Tomas Satoransky (SG)
Prob Sat Thumb - 28 / 02 / 20Coby White (SG)
Ques Sat Back - 27 / 02 / 20Daniel Gafford (PF)
Prob Tues Thumb - 24 / 02 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 21 / 08 / 20Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 08 / 20OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 08 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 10 / 08 / 20Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20Paul Watson (SG)
Doub Sun Back - 09 / 08 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Sun Eye - 08 / 08 / 20Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20Oshae Brissett (PF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 31 / 07 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ryan Arcidiacono (PG) day-to-day Achilles - 06 / 03 / 20 - - + - Arcidiacono is battling a sore right Achilles, and his status for when the league gets back in action from its hiatus.
Ryan Arcidiacono (PG) Prob Mon Back - 01 / 03 / 20 - - + - Arcidiacono is expected to play Monday against the Mavericks despite lower-back soreness.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Prob Mon Thumb - 01 / 03 / 20 - - + - Gafford has his right thumb taped up due to a previous dislocation but is expected to be active against the Mavericks on Monday.
Zach LaVine (PG) day-to-day Quadricep - 01 / 03 / 20 - - + - LaVine is out of action with a left quadriceps strain, and it is if he will return when the league starts back up.
Tomas Satoransky (SG) Prob Mon Thumb - 01 / 03 / 20 - - + - Satoransky is nursing a right thumb sprain, but he is projected to partake in Monday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Coby White (SG) Prob Mon Back - 01 / 03 / 20 - - + - White is battling a left back strain, but he is likely to face the Mavericks on Monday.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Prob Sat Thumb - 29 / 02 / 20 - - + - Gafford is expected to play Saturday against the Knicks despite a right thumb injury.
Tomas Satoransky (SG) Prob Sat Thumb - 28 / 02 / 20 - - + - Satoransky has a sprained right thumb, but will likely be available to face the Knicks on Saturday.
Coby White (SG) Ques Sat Back - 27 / 02 / 20 - - + - White is dealing with a back injury, leaving his availability for Saturday's matchup with the Knicks unknown.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Prob Tues Thumb - 24 / 02 / 20 - - + - Gaffor is expected to be in Tuesday's lineup versus the Thunder despite having his right thumb taped up due to a previous discoloration.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Serge Ibaka (PF) Prob Wed Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20 2-1 1-2 + - Ibaka is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to play against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 21 / 08 / 20 4-5 2-7 + - Hollis-Jefferson is bothered by swelling in his left knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 08 / 20 6-6 5-7 + - VanVleet will receive a day of rest and will not be available against the Nuggets on Friday.
OG Anunoby (SF) Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 08 / 20 7-6 5-8 + - Anunoby is dealing with with soreness in his right knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Serge Ibaka (PF) Prob Mon Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 8-6 5-9 + - Ibaka is bothered by a right knee contusion, but he is expected to play against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 8-6 5-9 + - VanVleet missed the last game due to a hyperextended right knee, but he is likely to be available for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers.
Paul Watson (SG) Doub Sun Back - 09 / 08 / 20 8-7 5-10 + - Watson is dealing with soreness in his lower back, and he is not expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Serge Ibaka (PF) Prob Sun Eye - 08 / 08 / 20 9-7 5-11 + - Ibaka was forced from the previous game due to an eye laceration, but he is likely to be active Sunday versus the Grizzlies.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20 11-7 5-13 + - Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and his return is in question.
Oshae Brissett (PF) Out indefinitely Knee - 31 / 07 / 20 11-7 5-13 + - Brissett is expected to be sideline for an extended period due to right knee surgery in order to remove loose bodies.