The Chicago Bulls travel north to face the Toronto Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup, with Toronto looking to extend their recent dominance at home while Chicago aims to build momentum amid a roster shakeup from recent trades. The Bulls, sitting 10th in the East and clinging to play-in hopes, have won four of their last five against Toronto but enter as underdogs against a Raptors team that’s 6-4 in their last 10 and boasts a strong 14-11 home record. Key narratives include Toronto’s efficient offense (113.8 PPG) facing Chicago’s leaky defense (120.2 PPG allowed) and how both teams navigate injuries in the frontcourt.
Venue Location
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PST).
Injury Report
Both teams are navigating absences, with Toronto missing their starting center and Chicago dealing with backcourt and frontcourt issues post-trade deadline. Recent acquisitions like Jaden Ivey for Chicago and Trayce Jackson-Davis for Toronto add uncertainty.
Chicago Bulls:
Out: Josh Giddey (hamstring – out for fourth straight), Tre Jones (hamstring), Jalen Smith (calf – third straight), Noa Essengue (shoulder), Zach Collins (toe).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps), Julian Phillips (wrist), Jaden Ivey (trade pending), Kevin Huerter (back).
Toronto Raptors:
Out: Jakob Poeltl (back – lower strain, sidelined since late December), Chucky Hepburn (knee), A.J. Lawson (G League), Alijah Martin (G League).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Trayce Jackson-Davis (not injury related – trade integration).
Key Player Matchups
Injuries force adjustments, with Chicago’s projected starters leaning on recent trades: Tre Jones (PG – if available), Ayo Dosunmu (SG), Isaac Okoro (SF), Matas Buzelis (PF), Guerschon Yabusele (C – filling in). Toronto’s lineup: Immanuel Quickley (PG), RJ Barrett (SG), Scottie Barnes (SF), Jonathan Mogbo (PF), Trayce Jackson-Davis (C – recent acquisition, if cleared).
Scottie Barnes vs. Matas Buzelis (Forwards): Barnes (20.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 6.1 APG) is Toronto’s all-around threat and should overwhelm rookie Buzelis (defensive potential but offensive inconsistencies).
Immanuel Quickley vs. Ayo Dosunmu (Guards): Quickley (18.4 PPG, 4.8 APG) exploits mismatches with shooting (6-8 3PT in recent games); Dosunmu (questionable, 12.2 PPG) provides energy but struggles defensively.
Trayce Jackson-Davis vs. Guerschon Yabusele (Centers): Jackson-Davis (rebounding machine) could debut strongly against Yabusele (filling in for depleted frontcourt).
Other Notes: If Poeltl remains out, Mogbo sees more minutes. For Chicago, Okoro vs. Barrett could be a defensive battle.
Recent Team Forms
Chicago Bulls (5-5 in last 10 games): Averaging 113.4 PPG while allowing 117.2. They’ve lost two straight, including a 131-115 defeat to Milwaukee on Feb. 3 (trailed by 25 at half) and 117-110 to Miami on Jan. 31. Wins include upsets over Atlanta (Jan. 27) and Sacramento (Jan. 25). Road form: 3-7 in last 10 away.
Toronto Raptors (6-4 in last 10 games): Averaging 113.5 PPG while allowing 114.3. Winners of three of four, including a 128-126 thriller over Minnesota on Feb. 4 (Quickley: 23 PTS) and 122-113 over Toronto on Feb. 1. Losses to stronger foes like OKC. Home form: 5-2 in last seven at Scotiabank.
Series History
The Bulls lead the all-time series 61-49.
Chicago has dominated recently, winning four straight and 4-1 in the last five, including 137-118 on April 1, 2025, 125-115 (OT) on Feb. 28, 2025, and 122-106 on Jan. 31, 2025. Toronto is 45-23 at home all-time vs. Chicago.
Betting Trends
Spread (ATS): Raptors 2-3 ATS as 9+ point favorites; Bulls 4-2 ATS as 9+ underdogs. Toronto 19-7 ATS in last 26 vs. Central opponents; Chicago 7-3 ATS vs. marginal winning teams.
Over/Under: Over in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 Thursday games; over in 7 of last 10 head-to-head (average 231 PPG).
Game Odds
Chicago Bulls 224.5
Toronto Raptors – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 4, 2026
