Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.05.26

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.05.26

As the NBA regular season progresses, the Chicago Bulls (24-27) prepare to face the Toronto Raptors (30-22) in a compelling matchup at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on February 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM EST. This contest pits a Bulls squad battling for postseason relevance against a Raptors team solidifying its playoff position.

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Matchup Preview

Chicago Bulls Key Stats & Trends

The Chicago Bulls arrive in Toronto with a sub-.500 record, struggling for consistency. Their offense has often relied on Ayo Dosunmu, who leads the team with 15.0 points and 3.6 assists per game. However, his availability is questionable due to bilateral quadricep tendinitis. Rebounding is anchored by Jalen Smith, pulling down 6.9 boards per contest. Rookie sensation Matas Buzelis has been a bright spot, contributing 14.9 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.6 SPG, and 1.5 BPG, showcasing his all-around potential. Despite these individual efforts, the team’s performance has been erratic, exacerbated by significant roster upheaval and injuries.

Injury Report Chicago Bulls

• Tre Jones (Out): Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday’s game in Toronto.
• Julian Phillips (Day-to-day): Philips (wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against Toronto.
• Jaden Ivey (Day-to-day): Ivey (trade pending) is questionable for Thursday’s game in Toronto.
• Ayo Dosunmu (Day-to-day): Dosunmu is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against Toronto due to bilateral quadricep tendinitis.
• Josh Giddey (Out): Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Toronto.
• Ousmane Dieng (Day-to-day): Dieng (recently acquired via trade) is questionable for Thursday’s game.
• Collin Sexton (Day-to-day): Sexton (recently acquired via trade) is questionable for Thursday’s game.
• Anfernee Simons (Day-to-day): Simons (recently acquired via trade) is questionable for Thursday’s game.
• Zach Collins (Out): Collins (toe) is not expected to return before the All-Star break.
• Noa Essengue (Out): Essengue will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to left shoulder surgery.

Toronto Raptors Key Stats & Trends

The Raptors, with a stronger 30-22 record, have been more consistent, especially on their home court. Their offense runs through Brandon Ingram, who leads the team with an impressive 21.9 points per game. The versatile Scottie Barnes is their undeniable engine, averaging 19.3 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.3 SPG, and 1.6 BPG, making him a formidable two-way threat. Playmaking is orchestrated by Immanuel Quickley, dishing out 6.1 assists. Despite a solid season, the absence of their starting center will test their interior defense.

Injury Report Toronto Raptors

• Jakob Poeltl (Out): Poeltl is out indefinitely with a back injury, receiving pain relief treatment.
• Chucky Hepburn (Out): Hepburn is currently playing in the G League.

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Best Bet

The Bulls face a monumental challenge, navigating a flurry of recent trades and an extensive injury list. Key offensive pieces like Dosunmu are questionable, and Giddey is out, while new acquisitions like Sexton, Simons, and Dieng may not be fully integrated or even available. This creates significant uncertainty for Chicago’s offensive flow. However, the Raptors will be without their defensive anchor, Jakob Poeltl, which could allow for more penetration and easier interior looks for the Bulls, even with a depleted roster.

Given the sheer chaos surrounding the Bulls’ roster, their performance is unpredictable. While the Raptors are the better team, their offense isn’t consistently explosive enough to blow out opponents by a wide margin, especially without Poeltl’s defensive presence. The Bulls, even with their issues, still possess talent. We predict the Raptors win, but the Bulls keep it competitive enough to cover the spread.

Chicago Bulls +8.5 (Spread)

With both teams facing significant personnel challenges, especially the Bulls’ offensive disarray and the Raptors’ missing interior defense, scoring could be stifled. The Bulls’ struggles to generate consistent offense against a solid Raptors defense, even without Poeltl, points towards a lower-scoring affair. The total points line of 225.5 seems high given the circumstances.

Under 225.5 Total Points