Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Bulls

The Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the Chicago Bulls in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Bulls to Outscore Celtics

We’re keeping things simple by backing the Bulls on the Moneyline. They should get the better of the Celtics and our prediction is available at -106.

8 Wins for Celtics in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics won their previous game 130-126 (OT). This road victory at Barclays Center against Brooklyn Nets was their second on the spin. Jaylen Brown shone on the court with a triple-double performance that featured 27 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls have triumphed in their last four home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Minnesota Timberwolves 120-115 at Target Center. Offensively, Coby White led the charge with 22, while Josh Giddey contributed 21 and Jalen Smith 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics beat the Bulls when the teams last met. It was a 115-101 scoreline at TD Garden. The Celtics have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Bulls. They’ve landed 8 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Bulls logo Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 114.4 points, 49.1 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.3% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 108.4 points and 43.6 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.6 points, Neemias Queta 9.8 rebounds and Derrick White 5.1 assists, while Sam Hauser averages 3.9 (48.8%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.0 points, 43.8 rebounds, 31.2 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.6 points and 44.4 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.2 points and 9.7 rebounds, Tre Jones 7.6 assists and Ayo Dosunmu 2.6 (52.0%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Amari Williams.

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro.

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for Bulls on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is -106 on offer that the home team win this NBA matchup.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Celtics vs Bulls stats:

  • Bulls have won 4 consecutive games at home.
  • Bulls have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Bulls have won 12 of their last 20 games.

Bulls Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Those who are looking for more value when backing the Bulls should consider the spread. Place a bet on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Under 18.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has averaged 8 points in the past 4 games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -106.

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Nikola Vucevic Over 16.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) has recorded an average of 22.8 points in the past 5 home games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -100.

Latest Nikola Vucevic Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Bulls
Totals Under 231.5
Player Points Derrick White Under 17.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Bulls on the moneyline, Under 231.5 and Derrick White (Celtics) to score Under 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 110 - 114 Bulls logo Bulls

For a fun wager, consider backing the Bulls to claim a 114-110 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

Chicago Bulls are on offer at +134 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Boston Celtics available at -159. The hosts have a 43% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks.

3.5 is the spread and 231.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 231.5, there are odds of -106.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 30.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 30.5
-108
Under 30.5
-123
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-108
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 16.5
-109
Under 16.5
-122
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
+117
Under 7.5
-159
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-128
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-128
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-115
Under 4.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-115
Under 8.5
-118
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-114
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
-100
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-128
Under 6.5
-106
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Can Bulls Continue Strong Home Form?

The Bulls have strung together four straight victories at United Center. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, scoring 118.20 points per contest and conceding 113.90.

The Celtics have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 122.30 points on average and giving up 112.40.

The last time the teams met at United Center, the Celtics defeated the Bulls 123-98. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at United Center, the Celtics have seven victories and the Bulls three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 7-3 232.10 118.20 113.90 6 4
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 7-3 234.70 122.30 112.40 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 41 34.41 1219 202 29.7 4.9 2.2 6.7 0.4 1.0
Derrick White 42 34.08 740 225 17.6 5.4 2.9 4.6 1.5 1.3
Payton Pritchard 43 32.86 723 230 16.8 5.3 2.5 4.4 0.1 0.8

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 31 32.57 598 275 19.3 8.9 1.8 8.9 0.4 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 43 30.71 724 162 16.8 3.8 1.7 9.1 0.6 0.7
Coby White 23 28.57 430 105 18.7 4.6 2.5 3.6 0.1 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
0 Coby White
9 Nikola Vucevic
14 Matas Buzelis
25 Jalen Smith
35 Isaac Okoro
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
11 Payton Pritchard
30 Sam Hauser
77 Amari Williams

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

23 Jan NBA
Celtics 130-126 Nets
21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Celtics 132-106 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Spurs 100-95 Celtics
09 Jan NBA
Raptors 117-125 Celtics
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

22 Jan NBA
Bulls 120-115 Timberwolves
20 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-138 Bulls
18 Jan NBA
Nets 102-124 Bulls
16 Jan NBA
Bulls 109-112 Nets
14 Jan NBA
Jazz 126-128 Bulls
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Hornets 112-99 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak