Toronto Raptors defeat Chicago Bulls 135-92: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · NBA · Chicago Bulls 92, Toronto Raptors 135
Toronto dominated Chicago 135-92 on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena, covering the -10.5 spread while the game finished under 238.
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors final score and game recap
The Raptors built a 43-23 first-quarter lead and never relinquished control. Chicago's 21-point second quarter could not close the gap as Toronto added 26 to reach 69-44 at halftime. Toronto went over by 34-27 in the third quarter to reach 103-71, and finished with a 32-21 fourth quarter for the 135-92 final.
Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 17 points and six rebounds. Jalen Smith contributed 15 points and eight rebounds. For Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley each scored 23 points—Barnes adding six rebounds and five assists, Quickley four rebounds and seven assists.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors?
Toronto Raptors covered the -10.5 spread, winning by 43 points. The line opened at -8.5 and closed at -10.5 as money shifted toward the Raptors. AiQ's pick of Toronto Raptors -10.5 at 60% confidence graded as a win.
Did Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors go over or under the total?
The game finished under, totaling 227 points against a 238 line—11 points short. The total opened at 236 and moved to 238. AiQ had taken the over 238.5 at 58% confidence, resulting in a loss.
How did AiQ's Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors predictions do?
AiQ finished 2-1 across graded picks:
- Moneyline: Toronto Raptors -468 – WIN (+$21.37 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: Toronto Raptors -10.5 – WIN
- Total: Over 238.5 – LOSS
The model correctly identified Toronto as the outright and spread winner but overestimated scoring.
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
- First-quarter moneyline: Toronto Raptors won (paid -192)
- Toronto Raptors team total 124.5: Over (paid -110); finished with 135
- First-half total 115.5: Under (paid -102); produced 113 points
- First-half moneyline: Toronto Raptors won (paid -285)
- First-quarter total 59.5: Over (paid -105); 66 points scored
- First-half spread: Toronto Raptors -5.5 covered (paid -110)
- Chicago Bulls team total 113.5: Under (paid -112); finished with 92
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Chicago Bulls +357 and Toronto Raptors -468, implying 21% win probability for Chicago and 79% for Toronto after vig removal. The bookmaker's vig was 4.3%. A $100 wager on Toronto at -468 returned $21.37 profit.
AiQ's pre-game expected value calculation placed Toronto at -3.3% with a -450 price—a negative-EV scenario. The market's implied 81% probability (vig removed) exceeded AiQ's calibrated 79% estimate. Late money moved the spread toward Toronto, aligning with the eventual cover.
Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors betting trends: 2026-27 season
Chicago Bulls: 0-1 overall, 0-1 away, 0-1 against the spread, 0-1 on the over/under (one under).
Toronto Raptors: 1-0 overall, 1-0 at home, 1-0 against the spread, 1-0 on the over/under (one under).
What's next for Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors?
Chicago travels to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Friday, October 23. Toronto heads to Washington to play the Wizards, also Friday, October 23.