Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors prediction

Result

Final: Chicago Bulls 92, Toronto Raptors 135 (Toronto Raptors won). Mel’s pick (Toronto Raptors win 71% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was wrong.

Mel’s pick

Toronto Raptors win 71% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• Chicago Bulls: 29%
• Toronto Raptors: 71%

Projected score

Chicago Bulls 115, Toronto Raptors 123. 5% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Toronto Raptors −9.5. Mel projects Toronto Raptors by 6.9, so the simulation leans Chicago Bulls +9.5 against the spread.

The total is 237.5; Mel’s projected 238.2 is right around it.

Recent form

Chicago Bulls (0-0) scored 122 and allowed 114.8 points a game over their last 5.

Toronto Raptors (0-0) scored 122.4 and allowed 116.8 points a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 21, 9:21 AM ET.

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Every default-model prediction is saved before the game and graded against the final score on our public results page. Simulations are estimates, not guarantees, and this is not betting advice. 21+ where applicable; if gambling is a problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.