NBA Prop Bets: Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls (October 21, 2026)
The Chicago Bulls (0-0) face the Toronto Raptors (0-0) at Scotiabank Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Raptors opened as 8.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 10.5, leaving the Raptors at -470 and Bulls at +360. The total points line is set at 237.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 124-114 Toronto.
- The Raptors (-108) had a 47-42-0 ATS record last season, while the Bulls (-112) held a record of 38-43-1.
- The Raptors had a 37-51-1 O/U record last season (meaning 37 games went over the total points line, 51 went under and one resulted in a push). The Bulls had a 37-44-1 O/U record last season.
Scoring Insights
- The Raptors scored 114.6 points per game last season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Bulls averaged 116.3 (12th).
- Defensively, the Raptors allowed 111.8 points per game last season (9th in the league), while the Bulls gave up an average of 121.5 points (28th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams played last season?
Pace
- The Raptors ranked 20th for pace last season, recording 98.4 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Bulls were 2nd on that scale with 102.5 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 36.3% of the Raptors' field goal attempts came from three point range (26th in the league), leaving 63.7% from two. Meanwhile, the Bulls' opponents recorded 40.8% of their attempts from three (21st) and 59.2% from two.
- Comparatively, Chicago took 44.3% of shots from three (6th), leaving 55.7% from two, while Toronto's opponents attempted 41.8% from three (10th) and 58.2% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Raptors shot 35.4% from deep last season (21st in the NBA), compared to the Bulls who made 35.6% of their attempts (19th).
- On the opposite end, Toronto held opponents to 34.9% of their three-point attempts (4th), while Chicago's opponents hit 36.8% of their shots (23rd).
Ball Protection
- The Raptors committed just 13.7 turnovers per game last season, ranking 8th in the league. As such, the Bulls aren't likely to pressurise their opponents in this area given they forced only 13.0 turnovers per contest (T26th).
- Flipping that script, Toronto forced 16.1 turnovers (4th), while Chicago committed 15.3 (23rd).
Crashing the Boards
- Toronto recorded 42.1 rebounds per game last season (24th in the league), including 10.9 offensive boards (21st). Conversely, Chicago's opponents averaged 45.7 rebounds (T23rd), 11.3 of which came on the offensive end (16th).
- Meanwhile, the Bulls averaged 45.0 rebounds (9th) and 10.4 offensive rebounds (23rd), while the Raptors allowed 42.9 and 11.0, ranking 10th and 8th.
First Quarter Winner
Toronto is -192 to win the first quarter, while Chicago is +160. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 47-37-5 | 26-17-1 | 21-20-4 | 32-16-1 | 15-21-4 |
| Chicago | 29-47-6 | 17-22-2 | 12-25-4 | 15-14-1 | 14-33-5 |
First Half Winner
Toronto is -285 to win the first half and Chicago is +230. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 47-40-2 | 27-16-1 | 20-24-1 | 32-17-0 | 15-23-2 |
| Chicago | 28-52-2 | 14-26-1 | 14-26-1 | 13-17-0 | 15-35-2 |
HT/FT
Toronto is -220 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Chicago is +400.
- The Raptors completed the HT/FT double in 41.6% of games last season, while the Bulls completed the HT/FT double in 22.0% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +2000 to go to overtime.
- The Raptors played in five games that went to overtime last season, while the Bulls appeared in two.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams scored 110+ points in 33 of Toronto's 89 games last season. Meanwhile, 50 of Chicago's 82 games saw both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Toronto recorded a 139-109 blowout victory against Chicago at United Center when these teams last met on March 18, 2026. Despite being on the losing side, Matas Buzelis was prominent on that day, recording 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals. The Raptors have now won three straight against the Bulls.
NBA Injury News – Chicago Bulls @ Toronto Raptors (October 21, 2026)
The Bulls listed Miller as Probable for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against Toronto.
The Bulls said on Monday (Oct. 19) that Claxton will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.
The Bulls listed Okoro as Probable for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against Toronto.
The Bulls listed Collins as Probable for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against Toronto.
The Bulls listed Hawkins as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against Toronto.
The Bulls listed Swain as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against Toronto.
The Bulls listed Awaka as Probable for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against Toronto.
The Raptors listed Bittle as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against Chicago.
