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Toronto - Chicago. NBA match betting tip
On February 1, the Raptors will host the Bulls at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto as part of the NBA regular season. Toronto has finally managed to get out of the ranks of the Eastern Conference outsiders and has started to show good basketball. Chicago, in turn, is still holding tenth place, but is playing extremely inconsistently. Whose motivation will be higher? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Toronto Raptors
CanadaCurrent form
The Raptors are showing confident basketball and are clearly in good shape. The team is on a five-game winning streak, which has allowed them to escape the Eastern Conference underdog zone.
In the last match, Toronto confidently dealt with Washington (106:82). Darko Rajakovic team showed an excellent game in defense, not allowing the opponent to score even 90 points. One of the main heroes of the meeting was Scottie Barnes, who continues to progress and becomes the leader of the team attack.
The Raptors still have a chance to get into the play-in, but to do so, they need to keep winning. The home game against unstable Chicago is a great chance for the Canadian club to score more points and strengthen its position in the standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
The Reptiles' winning streak lasts five matches.
Probable lineup: Barrett - Barnes, Pöltl - Agbaji, Mitchell.
Chicago Bulls
USACurrent form
The Bulls are currently holding on to the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, but their play leaves much to be desired. The team suffers from inconsistency and frequent point losses in games where they could have played better.
In the last match, Chicago lost to Boston without a chance (100:122). The Celtics completely dominated the court. Billy Donovan charges looked unprepared for such pressure and eventually suffered one of the most painful defeats of the season.
The Bulls' main problem remains the lack of balance between offense and defense. The team makes too many mistakes and cannot consistently control the pace of the game. With Philadelphia breathing down their necks, Chicago needs to improve urgently, otherwise they could fly out of the top 10 in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Torrey Craig will miss the next game due to injury. Zach LaVine will miss the game due to personal reasons.
Interesting facts for betting
The Bulls have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches.
Probable lineup: Dosunmu - Ball, Vucevic - Giddy, White.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Chicago win
The Bulls have won in the first quarter in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
2.16Bet 1st quarter: total over 56.5 points
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 56 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.74Tip and bets
Chicago deserves credit for its inconsistency, but it still holds a place in the top 10. However, recent games have shown that the Bulls have too many problems to fix in the short term.
Toronto, on the other hand, is on a roll and is looking to score as many points as possible on this upswing. The Raptors have not lost in five games in a row and are looking to extend their winning streak in the home game.
In our opinion, Toronto has a better chance of success. The team plays confidently, shows good defense and competently uses its chances in attack. Chicago continues to experience difficulties, especially in matches against strong opponents.
Our prediction is Toronto victory with a handicap of (-2.5) points for 1.76
Bet on total
Toronto is in good shape and is stable in attack. Chicago continues to suffer from problems with the balance of the game, which makes them unstable. We expect the hosts to dominate on the court, but due to the weak form of the visitors, the total will not be broken. We expect a cautious game, where the Raptors' defense will again play a key role.
Betting Tip - total under 235 points for 1.73
Bet on statistics
Five wins in a row indicate that the Raptors have found their game and are in good shape. Against Washington, the team confidently scored points and demonstrated an organized attack.
Given Chicago defensive woes, the home team will have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves in attack. We expect Toronto to beat its individual total and claim another confident victory.
Prediction - Toronto individual total over 117.5 points for 1.77
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