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NBA · Game recap · Wed, Oct 21

Bulls vs. Raptors Recap: Toronto Forces 27 Turnovers in 135-92 Rout

Final · Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors
Raptors 135, Bulls 92
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The Raptors beat the Bulls 135-92 in Toronto after a 43-23 first quarter. Toronto led 69-44 at halftime and won every quarter. Chicago shot 32 percent from the field, made 4 of 36 threes and turned it over 27 times, while the Raptors had 15 steals and 34 fast-break points. Four DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

RJ Barrett 25+ points + rebounds + assists (-180 DraftKings / -194 FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Barrett had 25+ PRA in each of his last 10 games. Toronto was a 10.5-point home favorite, and he was not on the injury report. - What happened: 20 points on 8 of 14 shooting, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for 27 PRA, 2.5 over the 24.5 line. He played 26 minutes and was +34. - Worth watching: He cleared this in only 26 minutes because Toronto pulled away early. In a big favorite's blowout, minutes are the risk, so a PRA line close to his average leaves less room.

Collin Murray-Boyles 15+ points + rebounds + assists (-309 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Murray-Boyles hit 15+ PRA in each of his last 5 and 9 of his last 10. He was not on the injury report, and Toronto's frontcourt was healthy. - What happened: 6 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists off the bench for 17 PRA, 2.5 over the 14.5 line. He played 20 minutes and was +28. - Worth watching: Rebounds did the heavy lifting on a 2 of 7 shooting night. That mix is why PRA suits him better than points alone.

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ALT: Under 245.5 total points (-200 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: The main total was 237.5, so this alt gave eight points of room. These teams stayed under 245.5 in 17 of their last 20 combined games. - What happened: The game finished with 227 points, 18.5 under the line. Toronto scored 135, but Chicago's 92 kept the total well short. - Worth watching: Eight points of room was more than this one needed. In a lopsided matchup, the under leans on the trailing team's offense, and Chicago's stalled.

Jamal Shead 4+ assists (-156 FanDuel / -172 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Shead hit 4+ assists in each of his last 5 and 7 of his last 10, was not on the injury report and came at the best price on the board for that hit rate. - What happened: Shead had 5 assists in 16 minutes off the bench, 1.5 over the 3.5 line, along with 4 turnovers. - Worth watching: Five assists in 16 minutes is a strong rate. His minutes decide this prop, so check the rotation first.

How the game played out

Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley scored 23 each for Toronto. Leonard went 11 of 11 at the line with 4 steals, and Quickley added 7 assists and a +38. For Chicago, Matas Buzelis scored 17, mostly at the line on 13 of 16, and Caleb Wilson had 16 points with 9 turnovers. The Bulls did win the offensive glass 21-16 and got to the line 47 times.

Trends to watch

  • Toronto had 31 assists and only 10 turnovers. Quickley and Barnes both had 5 or more assists, so their assist props are worth tracking.
  • Chicago turned it over 27 times. When the Bulls are this loose with the ball, opposing steals and fast-break scoring are worth watching.
  • Toronto's starters all played 28 minutes or fewer. When the Raptors are big favorites, that minutes cap is worth weighing on overs.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. Learn more about player props and totals, or see today's NBA board.

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