The Chicago Bulls visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, with tipoff set for 7:30 PM ET. This preview covers the Bulls vs Raptors odds, the injury report, recent form and the rosters both clubs bring into the 2026-27 regular season.
Bulls vs Raptors odds: Lines, Venue and TV
| Matchup | Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors |
|---|---|
| Records (2026-27) | Bulls 0-0 | Raptors 0-0 |
| 2025-26 records | Bulls 31-51 | Raptors 46-36 |
| Spread | Raptors -9.5 (-110) / Bulls +9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | Bulls +330 / Raptors -425 |
| Total | O/U 236.5 (over -112, under -108) |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM MST) |
| TV | NBA League Pass |
Lines in the table come from DraftKings (through ESPN) and were captured Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST; prices move, so check again near game time.
Opening Numbers vs. Current Prices
The Bulls vs Raptors odds opened with the Raptors at -8.5 and the home side now sits at -9.5, a shift of 1 point since the open. On the moneyline, the Bulls went from +275 at the open to +330, while the Raptors moved from -345 to -425. The total opened at 235.5 and is 236.5 now, a move of 1 point.
Converted to implied probability, Bulls at +330 works out to 23.3% and Raptors at -425 to 81.0%, with the difference above 100% reflecting the sportsbook margin. The Raptors hold favorite status in the current Bulls vs Raptors odds.
What to Know Before Bulls vs. Raptors
The Chicago Bulls finished 2025-26 at 31-51 (18-23 at home, 13-28 on the road), the No. 12 seed in the Eastern Conference, scoring 116.3 points per game and allowing 121.5 for a -5.2 average margin. They closed the season 2-8 over their last 10 games under head coach Tiago Splitter.
The Toronto Raptors finished 2025-26 at 46-36 (24-17 at home, 22-19 on the road), the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference, scoring 114.6 points per game and allowing 111.8 for a +2.8 average margin. Head coach Darko Rajakovic saw the club go 6-4 across its final 10 contests.
The 2025-26 series between these teams ended 3-0 in favor of Raptors, per ESPN results (Feb 6: Raptors 123-107; Feb 20: Raptors 110-101; Mar 19: Raptors 139-109). This is the first of the 2026-27 regular-season meetings, and the Bulls vs Raptors odds reflect a fresh slate for both clubs.
ESPN’s game page frames the night simply: "Raptors start 2026-27 season at home against the Bulls." Because records are still blank, this is a matchup priced on offseason changes and the health report as much as on history.
Recent Form
Chicago Bulls preseason, last 5: W 124-117 vs. Phoenix Suns; L 104-100 vs. Memphis Grizzlies; L 133-128 at Denver Nuggets; W 125-104 at Milwaukee Bucks; W 133-116 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. The record was 3-2, with a scoring average of 122.0 against 114.8 conceded.
October results for the Raptors read L 129-105 vs. Miami Heat; W 114-106 vs. LA Clippers; W 148-98 vs. New York Knicks; L 122-120 at New York Knicks; L 129-125 at Detroit Pistons, a 2-3 run in which they put up 122.4 per game and gave up 116.8. Keep that in mind when reading the Bulls vs Raptors odds.
Rotations in the preseason tend to be fluid, so these scores are context rather than a verdict. It is part of the picture behind the Bulls vs Raptors odds.
Bulls and Raptors Injuries
Chicago Bulls: Leonard Miller (F, Groin) is listed as day-to-day; Isaac Okoro (F, Knee) is listed as day-to-day; Dailyn Swain (G, Illness) is listed as day-to-day; Zach Collins (F, Toe) is listed as day-to-day; Tobe Awaka (F, Knee) is listed as day-to-day. Last season’s profile is one input in the Bulls vs Raptors odds.
Toronto Raptors: Nate Bittle (C, Foot) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 28, 2026. Form like this tends to get priced into the Bulls vs Raptors odds.
Final statuses are often confirmed close to tipoff, so watch for movement in the Bulls vs Raptors odds if a listed player is ruled in or out.
Rotation and Personnel
Among players still on the current roster, the Bulls’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Josh Giddey in points (17.0), rebounds (8.3) and assists (9.1). Matas Buzelis (16.3 ppg) and Tre Jones (14.1 ppg) also return as scoring options.
ESPN’s current Bulls roster lists 17 players: Tobe Awaka, Matas Buzelis, Nic Claxton, Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Josh Giddey, Jordan Hawkins, Buddy Hield, Tre Jones, Leonard Miller, Isaac Okoro, Norman Powell, Jaylin Sellers, Jalen Smith, Dailyn Swain, Patrick Williams and Caleb Wilson. First-year players include Tobe Awaka, Jaylin Sellers, Dailyn Swain and Caleb Wilson.
Among players still on the current roster, the Raptors’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to RJ Barrett in points (19.3), Scottie Barnes in rebounds (7.5) and Immanuel Quickley in assists (5.9). Scottie Barnes (18.1 ppg) and Immanuel Quickley (16.4 ppg) also return as scoring options.
ESPN’s current Raptors roster lists 16 players: Kyle Anderson, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle, Nate Bittle, Jaden Bradley, Allen Graves, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Alijah Martin, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley, Jamal Shead, Malachi Smith and Ja’Kobe Walter. First-year players include Nate Bittle, Jaden Bradley and Allen Graves.
How to Watch Bulls vs. Raptors
Coverage is on NBA League Pass. The ball goes up at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM MST) in Toronto, ON. For live box scores and play-by-play, the ESPN game page carries the official feed.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bulls vs. Raptors
What are the Bulls vs Raptors odds?
As of Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST, DraftKings lists the spread at Raptors -9.5 (-110) / Bulls +9.5 (-110), the moneyline at Bulls +330 / Raptors -425 and the total at 236.5 (over -112, under -108).
What time does Bulls vs. Raptors start and what channel is it on?
Tipoff is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM MST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The broadcast is on NBA League Pass.
Who is on the injury report for Bulls vs. Raptors?
Bulls: Leonard Miller (day-to-day), Isaac Okoro (day-to-day), Dailyn Swain (day-to-day), Zach Collins (day-to-day) and Tobe Awaka (day-to-day); Raptors: Nate Bittle (out), per ESPN.
How did the Bulls and Raptors finish last season?
The Bulls went 31-51 in 2025-26 and the Raptors went 46-36, per ESPN standings.
Have the Bulls vs Raptors odds moved since opening?
The home spread opened at -8.5 and is -9.5 now; the total opened at 235.5 and sits at 236.5.