Bulls vs Raptors Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 21
The Raptors host the Bulls in Toronto on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 PM ET.
It is the season opener for both teams.
Price: Raptors 79¢, Bulls 21¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 6:44 AM ET)
Kalshi: Raptors 78¢, Bulls 22¢
Game total: 235.5 points (over 52¢, under 49¢)
2027 title price: Bulls 1¢, Raptors 3¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Bulls vs Raptors prediction: what the price says
At 79¢, the Raptors are clear favorites; the Bulls are 21¢. Kalshi has the Raptors 1¢ cheaper at 78¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. The Raptors opened at 76¢, so the price has moved 3¢ toward them since.
Injury report: Bulls vs Raptors
As of Wed 6:44 AM ET. Expect updates before tip.
Nic Claxton (Bulls): Out, not specified hamstring, expected back Nov 4
Leonard Miller (Bulls): Day-To-Day, right groin, expected back Oct 21
Isaac Okoro (Bulls): Day-To-Day, knee, expected back Oct 21
Nate Bittle (Raptors): Out, right foot, expected back Oct 28
Dailyn Swain (Bulls): Day-To-Day, illness, expected back Oct 21
Zach Collins (Bulls): Day-To-Day, right toe, expected back Oct 21
Tobe Awaka (Bulls): Day-To-Day, not specified knee, expected back Oct 21
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.
Bulls
Josh Giddey: 32.1 min, 24.4% usage, 17.0 pts, 8.3 reb, 9.1 ast
Norman Powell: 29.6 min, 27.2% usage, 21.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.4 ast (new, was MIA)
Matas Buzelis: 29.2 min, 22.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast
Tre Jones: 27.0 min, 19.2% usage, 14.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 5.4 ast
Isaac Okoro: 26.9 min, 13.6% usage, 9.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.6 ast
Out: Nic Claxton.
Raptors
Kawhi Leonard: 32.1 min, 33.5% usage, 27.9 pts, 6.4 reb, 3.6 ast (new, was LAC)
Scottie Barnes: 33.5 min, 23.4% usage, 18.1 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.9 ast
RJ Barrett: 30.3 min, 25.8% usage, 19.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.3 ast
Immanuel Quickley: 31.9 min, 21.1% usage, 16.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast
Jakob Poeltl: 25.0 min, 15.3% usage, 10.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.0 ast
What to watch in Bulls vs Raptors
Powell is new and one of the Bulls’ top options. 27.2% usage in 29.6 minutes with MIA last season; Giddey is next at 24.4%.
Leonard is new and one of the Raptors’ top options. 33.5% usage in 32.1 minutes with LAC last season; Barrett is next at 25.8%.
Sexton’s shots are up for grabs. He used 26.2% of the Bulls’ possessions in 26.0 minutes before leaving for LAL.
Ingram’s shots are up for grabs. He used 26.9% of the Raptors’ possessions in 33.8 minutes before leaving for LAC.
Nic Claxton is out. 27.8 minutes and 17.7% usage come off the floor.
Top rookies: Caleb Wilson, pick 4 (Bulls).
Questions about Bulls vs Raptors
Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?
Kawhi Leonard was not on the injury report as of Wed 6:44 AM ET.
Who will win, the Bulls or the Raptors?
The Raptors. Polymarket has them at 79¢, which reads as about a 79% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Bulls vs Raptors?
Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 PM ET, in Toronto.
For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.
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