Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Prediction for Thursday February 19 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 02/19/2026, 01:15 AM ET

Raptors Preview

The United Center will play host to a Thursday night NBA clash between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Raptors (32-23) have won 16 of their first 26 road games and are sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last time out, Toronto missed 22 of 32 three-point attempts and trailed by 15 points at halftime during a 113-95 home loss versus Detroit.

Immanuel Quickley led five Toronto players in double figures with 18 points (7-15 FG) and five assists. All-Star F Scottie Barnes scored 17 points to go along with seven rebounds and five assists. R.J. Barrett added 16 points and four assists for the Raptors, who were dominated on the glass by a 47-35 margin.

Bulls Preview

The Chicago Bulls limped into the All-Star Break on a six-game losing streak and are 1.5 games out of tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls (24-31) rank 25th in the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 120.6 points per contest. Last Wednesday, Chicago trailed by 28 points at halftime and allowed Boston to shoot 52 percent from the field during a 124-105 road loss.

Rob Dillingham tallied a team-high 16 points (6-12 FG) and seven assists in 30 minutes off the Chicago bench. Collin Sexton and Matas Buzelis scored 15 points each on a combined 12-for-26 shooting effort. Patrick Williams added 12 points and six rebounds for the Bulls, who were outrebounded by a 48-34 margin.

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Raptors vs Bulls Pick

Chicago G Josh Giddey has been sidelined since late January with a hamstring strain and his status for this game is uncertain. The Raptors are 15-11 ATS on the road this season and should cover against a rebuilding Chicago squad. The stronger play is on the over. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win 125-117.