What the Odds Say
The Toronto Raptors open as heavy favorites over the Chicago Bulls when these two Eastern Conference teams meet Wednesday, October 21 at 7:40 PM ET. Books are pricing Toronto as a dominant home favorite, with moneyline odds ranging from -312 to -357 on the Raptors depending on where you shop.
At FanDuel, the Raptors sit at -357, implying a win probability of roughly 78%. The Bulls check in at +285 on the same book. That gap signals the market views this as a lopsided matchup heading into tip-off. To convert any of these numbers into implied probabilities quickly, the Odds Converter works across American, decimal, and fractional formats.
Consensus Favorite: Toronto Raptors
Every sportsbook in the data lists Toronto as the favorite. There is no disagreement on direction, only on the size of the number.
The tightest price on the Raptors is -312 at 1xBet, implying approximately 76% win probability. The steepest is -357 at FanDuel, pushing implied probability closer to 78%. That spread matters because even a small difference in juice can add up when you are laying big numbers on a heavy favorite.
On the Bulls side, the best available price is +285 at FanDuel, with 1xBet close behind at +281. Betfair Sportsbook, Paddy Power, and Sky Bet all list Chicago at +250, which is meaningfully worse for anyone backing the Bulls as an underdog. The difference between +250 and +285 is real money over time, so shopping books is essential here.
A Note on Betfair Exchange Numbers
The Betfair Exchange shows Toronto at -2000 and Chicago at +333. Exchange odds reflect peer-to-peer wagering rather than a book's margin-adjusted price, so these are not a direct comparison to FanDuel or 1xBet lines. They are included here for context. Bettors should focus on the sportsbook prices when evaluating this matchup at U.S.-facing books.
The Spread and Total
Both 1xBet and FanDuel have the spread at Toronto -8.5. At FanDuel, Bulls +8.5 is priced at +100 (even money) with Raptors -8.5 at -122. At 1xBet, Bulls +8.5 pays +111 with Toronto -8.5 at -120.
An 8.5-point spread is substantial, but consistent with what the moneyline implies. When a team is priced around -350, a spread in the 8-to-10-point range is a reasonable market expectation.
The total is set at 235.5 at both books. FanDuel offers standard -110 juice on both sides, while 1xBet prices both the over and under at -104. If you are playing the total, 1xBet's pricing provides marginally better value on either side. The Positive EV Finder can help surface similar edges across markets in real time.
What to Watch Before This Game
Roster Movement and Preseason Context
This game falls in the opening stretch of the NBA preseason. Preseason lines are inherently softer than regular-season markets because books have less information to work with. Roster decisions, minutes restrictions, and load management can all shift the spread quickly once lineups are posted.
Watch which starters are actually suiting up. A key rotation player sitting can move a line by several points, and that movement often comes fast. Line Whale's Line History tool tracks movement across more than 100 sportsbooks, which is useful for spotting when sharp money or lineup news hits the market.
Bulls Underdog Value
At +285, the Bulls carry some payout as a preseason dog. Preseason results have limited predictive value for the regular season, but markets still move on them. A Chicago cover or outright win here could draw attention to their early-season futures price. That context matters for bettors building a broader picture of team value heading into the year.
Totals Stability
The 235.5 total is aligned across books, indicating strong market agreement on expected pace and scoring. A static total with consistent pricing usually means the model inputs are not in dispute. Unless significant rotation news drops close to tip-off, this line is unlikely to move much.
Shopping Lines on This Game
With a notable gap between +250 (Betfair Sportsbook, Paddy Power, Sky Bet) and +285 (FanDuel) on the Bulls moneyline, this game rewards line shopping. Always check the NBA odds page for the latest numbers before placing your bet.