NBA Race To 10 Bets For Jan. 18: Bulls To Stumble Early vs. Raptors

Race to 10 bets (first team to score 10 points) are fun and quick ways to place bets for those who aren't exactly interested in waiting until the final buzzer sounds for potential gains or losses.

Here's a look at three Race to 10 bets you need to consider for the NBA's slate of games on Thursday, January 18, 2024:

*Race to 10 records accurate as of Jan. 17, 2024

Chicago Bulls Vs. Toronto Raptors

The Game: Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m. ET

Pick: Toronto Raptors, +100

It's difficult to say if the emotional kick the Toronto Raptors had after the blockbuster trade sending Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers will carry over the following day. It was certainly impactful the day of when Toronto jumped out to a 10-0 lead on the Miami Heat on Wednesday.

The Raptors should find similar fortune once more against a Chicago Bulls team possessing the Association's worst overall Race to 10 record.

Memphis Grizzlies Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

The Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 10 p.m. ET

Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves, -205

The Memphis Grizzlies pulled one over on betters by handling the Golden State Warriors on Monday despite their litany of injuries and absences. 

Can lightening strike twice? The Race to 10 will be their best chance to do so against the best of the Western Conference in the Minnesota Timberwolves. They're on the road against the league's best defense, though, so probably not.

Washington Wizards Vs. New York Knicks

The Game: Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. ET

Pick: New York Knicks, -184

This marks the third meeting of the season between the Washington Wizards and New York Knicks, with New York a perfect 2-0 in the Race to 10 after getting out to 10-4 and 10-2 starts in those matchups, respectively. 

This night at Madison Square Garden should be no different.