Our Bulls vs Raptors prediction focuses on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, when the Toronto Raptors host the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT in this NBA regular-season matchup.
We’re targeting Scottie Barnes’s playmaking and two contrasting three-point props for our picks at the best NBA betting sites. All three wagers offer modest projected edges, so a cautious approach is warranted. Giddey’s previous regular-season shooting numbers also provide a clear reason to keep stakes small on his under.
- Scottie Barnes Over 5.5 Assists
- Josh Giddey Under 1.5 Threes Made
- Norman Powell Over 2.5 Threes Made
Scottie Barnes over 5.5 assists
Barnes’s passing gives us a cautious route into Toronto’s offence. His game projection of 6.31 assists clears the 5.5 line, while his 2025–26 regular-season production offers modest support: 474 assists in 80 games, or about 5.93 per outing.
Coach Darko Rajaković highlighted that versatility at Toronto’s Sept. 28 media day: “He pushes the ball in transition. He can post up, he can be a playmaker. He is an elite finisher at the rim.” Barnes has several ways to contribute, with creating for others part of that mix rather than his only offensive responsibility.
The risk is that productive offensive involvement doesn’t always turn into assists. Barnes can finish possessions himself, and passes still need teammates to make shots. Neither the projection nor his season average tells us how often he’ll reach six.
We’re backing Barnes Over 5.5 full-game assists as a modest lean. Six or more assists cash the wager.
Josh Giddey under 1.5 threes made
Giddey’s forecast lands at 1.44 made threes, barely below the 1.5 threshold. We’re leaning under, but this is a thin margin rather than a convincing call for a quiet shooting night.
His 2025–26 regular-season numbers are the main warning. Giddey made 103 threes in 54 games, averaging about 1.91 per game. That points against this bet: a return near that average would put the under in trouble, not reinforce it.
Two makes are enough to beat us, and changes in minutes or perimeter shot volume could quickly erase the small forecast cushion. This isn’t a bet on an established downward shooting trend, so we’d keep the stake modest.
Our cautious play is Giddey Under 1.5 full-game threes made. Zero or one made three wins; two or more loses.
Norman Powell over 2.5 threes made
Powell’s projection is 2.65 made threes, just above the 2.5 line.
During the 2025–26 regular season, Powell knocked down 156 threes in 58 games, averaging about 2.69. The historical production and forecast favour the same direction, but neither gives us much breathing room.
Shot volume and conversion are the key risks. A few fewer attempts or a cold stretch could leave Powell on two makes, and the forecast shouldn’t be mistaken for an assured workload.
We’re taking the former Raptor Powell Over 2.5 full-game threes made as another narrow lean. Three or more makes cash this prop; keep the stake measured rather than counting on a hot hand.
Bulls vs. Raptors odds
| Bulls moneyline odds | +360 |
| Raptors moneyline odds | -470 |
| Spread odds | Raptors -10.5 (-108), Bulls +10.5 (-112) |
| Game total | Over 237.5 points (-112), Under 237.5 (-108) |
