Through 2 Quarters

The Chicago Bulls typically have all the answers at home, but the Toronto Raptors are posing a tough problem. The Raptors currently hold a 57-54 lead.

Toronto has been riding high on the performance of power forward Pascal Siakam, who has 15 points and five assists in addition to six rebounds. Chicago has been led by center Nikola Vucevic, who so far has posted a double-double on 12 points and ten boards along with two dimes. This makes it three consecutive games in which Vucevic has had at least ten rebounds.

This is the first time Chicago has been down going into the third quarter in the past six games.

Who’s Playing

Chicago @ Toronto

Current Records: Chicago 32-18; Toronto 26-23

What to Know

The Toronto Raptors haven’t won a contest against the Chicago Bulls since Feb. 2 of 2020, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Thursday. Toronto’s homestand continues as they prepare to take on Chicago at 7:30 p.m. ET Feb. 3 at Scotiabank Arena. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Miami Heat typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday the Raptors proved too difficult a challenge. Toronto had just enough and edged out Miami 110-106. Having forecasted a close win for Toronto, the oddsmakers were right on the money. Their shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. looked sharp as he shot 6-for-10 from downtown and finished with 33 points. The matchup made it Trent Jr.’s fifth in a row with at least 31 points.

A well-balanced attack led the Bulls over the Orlando Magic every single quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Chicago captured a comfortable 126-115 victory. It was another big night for their small forward DeMar DeRozan, who posted a double-double on 29 points and ten boards along with five assists.

The Raptors were within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap in the teams’ previous meeting in January as they fell 111-105 to Chicago. Maybe Toronto will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

• When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, Ontario
• TV: NBC Sports Chicago
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Raptors are a 3.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Raptors as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Toronto have won 12 out of their last 23 games against Chicago.

• Jan 26, 2022 – Chicago 111 vs. Toronto 105
• Oct 25, 2021 – Chicago 111 vs. Toronto 108
• May 13, 2021 – Chicago 114 vs. Toronto 102
• Apr 08, 2021 – Chicago 122 vs. Toronto 113
• Mar 14, 2021 – Chicago 118 vs. Toronto 95
• Feb 02, 2020 – Toronto 129 vs. Chicago 102
• Dec 09, 2019 – Toronto 93 vs. Chicago 92
• Oct 26, 2019 – Toronto 108 vs. Chicago 84
• Mar 30, 2019 – Toronto 124 vs. Chicago 101
• Mar 26, 2019 – Toronto 112 vs. Chicago 103
• Dec 30, 2018 – Toronto 95 vs. Chicago 89
• Nov 17, 2018 – Toronto 122 vs. Chicago 83
• Feb 14, 2018 – Toronto 122 vs. Chicago 98
• Jan 03, 2018 – Toronto 124 vs. Chicago 115
• Nov 07, 2017 – Toronto 119 vs. Chicago 114
• Oct 19, 2017 – Toronto 117 vs. Chicago 101
• Mar 21, 2017 – Toronto 122 vs. Chicago 120
• Feb 14, 2017 – Chicago 105 vs. Toronto 94
• Jan 07, 2017 – Chicago 123 vs. Toronto 118
• Mar 14, 2016 – Chicago 109 vs. Toronto 107
• Feb 19, 2016 – Chicago 116 vs. Toronto 106
• Jan 03, 2016 – Chicago 115 vs. Toronto 113
• Dec 28, 2015 – Chicago 104 vs. Toronto 97

Injury Report for Toronto

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Chicago

• Derrick Jones Jr.: Out (Finger)
• Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)
• Alex Caruso: Out (Wrist)
• Patrick Williams: Out (Wrist)