Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, 2/19/2026 Preview and Pick

Game: Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: CHSN

The Chicago Bulls (24-31) will play the Toronto Raptors (32-23) at United Center on Thursday.

The Raptors played the Pistons and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 113-95 in their last game. Toronto finished with a 42.7% field goal percentage (32 out of 75) and converted 10 out of their 32 3-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Raptors made 21 of 23 tries for a rate of 91.3%. In reference to hauling in rebounds, they compiled 35 with 11 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 22 assists for this contest as well as forcing the other team into 16 turnovers and earning 7 steals. In relation to defending, Toronto allowed 46.1% from the floor on 41 out of 89 shooting. Detroit dished out 24 dimes and had 10 steals for this contest. Furthermore, Detroit totaled 47 rebounds (17 offensive, 30 defensive) and got 6 blocked shots. Detroit finished the contest at 68.0% at the free throw line by burying 17 of 25 tries. They also converted 14 of 34 attempts from distance. In the matter of fouls, the Raptors ended up finishing with 20 and the Pistons totaled 21 fouls.

Immanuel Quickley is one player who came through for the game. He accumulated 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting. He played for 32 minutes and grabbed 2 rebounds. Quickley went 46.7% from the field and recorded 5 assists.

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Toronto comes into this contest with a win-loss record of 32-23 for the campaign. They lose possession via turnover 14.0 times per contest and as a team they are committing 20.9 fouls on a nightly basis. As a unit, Toronto is collecting 43.0 boards per game and is sitting with 1,613 assists for the year, which has them ranked 3rd in basketball in terms of passing the ball. The Raptors are hitting 34.4% on shots beyond the perimeter (633 of 1,840) and 78.1% from the free throw line. They are averaging 113.8 points per game (23rd in the league) while hitting 47.3% from the floor.

On the defensive end, the Raptors are able to force 15.8 turnovers per contest while drawing 19.6 fouls. They are 6th in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 1,354 surrendered so far this year. The Raptors are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 46.2% (2,195 of 4,755) and they relinquish 43.5 rebounds per contest as a squad. They relinquish 34.6% on 3-pointers while they are 8th in basketball in PPG allowed (112.3).

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Bulls took a loss by a score of 124-105 when they faced the Celtics. The Bulls were able to pull down 25 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds totaling 34 in this contest. They turned it over 13 times, while getting 9 steals in this matchup. The Celtics were called for 15 personal fouls in this game which took the Bulls to the charity stripe for a total of 13 attempts. They were able to make 11 of them for a rate of 84.6%. With respect to shots from 3-point land, Chicago made 12 of their 36 attempts (33.3%). When the game finished, the Bulls went 41 out of 89 from the floor which had them at 46.1%. The Bulls allowed the Celtics to convert 49 of 95 tries from the floor which left them with a shooting percentage of 51.6% in this game. They finished shooting 40.0% from distance by hitting 18 of 45 and finished the game at 8 out of 13 at the free throw line (61.5%). In regard to rebounding, Chicago permitted Boston to pull down 48 in total (13 on the offensive side).

Rob Dillingham was important for the Bulls in the game. Dillingham accumulated 16 points in his 30 mins of playing time and had 7 dimes for the game. He knocked down 6 of 12 for the game for a field goal rate of 50.0%, and accounted for 1 rebound.

Chicago has a record of 24-31 this year. The Bulls have committed 18.7 personal fouls every game and they connect on 78.9% from the charity stripe. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 29.2 times per game (4th in basketball) and they are losing possession via turnover 14.5 times per game. Chicago has accounted for 6,423 points for the season (116.8 per contest) and they collect 44.7 boards per game. On the offensive side of the ball, the Bulls are connecting on 47.1% from the field, which has them ranked 14th in the NBA.

The Bulls defensively are ranked 27th in the league in PPG surrendered with 120.6. They have forced 12.6 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 47.9% from the field (24th in the league). The Chicago defense allows 37.6% on shots from beyond the arc (771 of 2,052) and their opponents are connecting on 77.2% of their free throw attempts. They concede 28.5 assists and 44.9 boards per game, which is 28th and 21st in the league.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Chicago

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