Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Preview
Tip-off for this Eastern Conference matchup between the Celtics and Bulls is set for 8:00 ET at the United Center in Chicago. The Celtics (-311) come in as 7.5-point favorites and will be looking to extend their win streak to seven games. The total for this game is currently sitting at 225.5 points.
Chicago (+247) is sitting in 9th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 26-29. Boston (43-12) is in 1st place in the East and has won six straight games. NBCS will have coverage of this game.
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Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Bulls as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Bulls and Celtics, the Bulls hold the edge with an ATS record of 8-2.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 118 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Boston posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 4-5-1 ATS.
- Across their last five home contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 116 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-7-1.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are looking to extend their winning streak to seven games today against the Bulls. Boston has a record of 43-12, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 52 of their 55 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 41-11 and have won their last six games as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 24-28, and they are 10-14 ATS on the road. As the favorite, their ATS record is 22-27.
In their most recent game, the Celtics took down the Nets by a score of 136-86. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and Boston was favored by 11.5 points.
This season, the Celtics have an average scoring differential of +6.2 points per game on the road. In their games as the favorite, their scoring differential is +10.7 points per game.
On the season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 27-28, and their games have averaged a combined 231.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5.
This season, the Celtics are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 120.7 points per game (5th). On the road, they are averaging 118.6 points per game (6th).
So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.9% of their games. In terms of pace, Boston is 17th in the league at 98.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Celtics are 12th in field goal percentage at 48%. Inside the arc, they are one of the most efficient teams in the league, ranking 3rd in two-point field goal percentage (57%). However, they are just 29th in two-point field goals made per game.
The Celtics’ defense is presently ranked 5th in the league, allowing an average of 110.6 points per contest. Most recently, the Celtics’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 86 points to the Nets.
Today, the Bulls are 7.5-point underdogs at home against the Celtics. This season, Chicago has been the underdog in 30 of their 55 games and has gone 10-20 in those games. As the underdog, they are 16-14 against the spread, and their average scoring differential as the underdog is -4.8 points per game.
Chicago’s most recent game was a 108-105 loss to the Cavaliers. The Bulls were 9.5-point underdogs in that game and have now covered the spread in two straight games. The O/U line for that game was 223 points.
On the season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 29-25-1, and their games have averaged 224.7 points per game. In their last game, the Bulls and Cavs combined for 213 points, which was below the O/U line.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 26-29. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 15-19 compared to 11-10 against the West.
Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 29-25, and they have covered in two straight games on the road. At home, their ATS record is 15-12, and they are 13th in the East with a 15-12 home record.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Bulls are 25th in the NBA in scoring at 111.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 112.1 points per game.
Chicago is 27th in the league in pace, averaging 96.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 21st at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 18th in the league at 36%. Overall, they are 23rd in true shooting percentage.
Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 43.6% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 112.9 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.8 per game, which is 4th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 14th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.
Based on our projections, we have the Celtics coming out on top by a score of 152-95.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- The Celtics should also cover at -7.5
- Projecting a combined 247 points, we like the over
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jaden Springer – Ankle – Questionable
