The Chicago Bulls enter tonight’s contest against the Toronto Raptors as underdogs, but Josh Giddey has been on fire of late for the hosts.
Find out why I’m backing Giddey to put up a ton of assists and boards in my Raptors vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, March 18.
Raptors vs Bulls prediction
Raptors vs Bulls best bet: Josh Giddey Over 20.5 rebounds + assists (-120)
It hasn’t been an easy year for the Chicago Bulls, who are poised to miss the playoffs for the fourth straight campaign, but Josh Giddey has been a revelation in his second season with the team.
Giddey is averaging career-highs in assists (8.9) as well as rebounds (8.6), and he’s been even better down the stretch.
The Bulls point guard is logging 12 dimes and 11.7 boards per game in March — those numbers rank first and fourth, respectively, among all players.
Giddey has recorded Over 20.5 assists and rebounds in five straight games.
Raptors vs Bulls same-game parlay
The Bulls own the fifth-worst defense in the NBA (120 points allowed per game), so it could be a big point night for the Toronto Raptors' top scorers.
Brandon Ingram has scored 34+ points in each of his last two games, while RJ Barrett has posted Over 21.5 points in five of his last six.
Raptors vs Bulls SGP
- Raptors moneyline
- Brandon Ingram Over 23.5 points
- RJ Barrett Over 21.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: (Triple) doubling down
Giddey has been a triple threat for the Bulls with two straight triple-doubles and five in his last six contests.
On the Raps side, Jakob Poeltl has two double-doubles in his last four games, while Scottie Barnes is fresh off a double-double on Sunday.
Raptors vs Bulls SGP
- Josh Giddey to record triple-double
- Jakob Poeltl to record double-double
- Scottie Barnes to record double-double
Raptors vs Bulls odds
- Spread: Raptors -7.5 | Bulls +7.5
- Moneyline: Raptors -280 | Bulls +230
- Over/Under: Over 234.5 | Under 234.5
Raptors vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Bulls have hit the Under in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+10.10 Units / 31% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Bulls.
How to watch Raptors vs Bulls
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN, CHSN |
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