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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.

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.

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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	28	16	0.636	117.1	110.2	6.9	13-7	15-9	7-4	21-10	6-4	2W
Bulls	22	22	0.5	118	119.9	-1.9	14-9	8-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	3W

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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.

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.

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

This Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic 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.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 110 - 114 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.

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Chicago Bulls are on offer at -104 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Boston Celtics available at -112. The hosts have a 51% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks.

1 is the spread and 230.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 230.5, there are odds of -114.

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.

Moneyline

Celtics

-112

Bulls

-104

Point Spread

Celtics -1

-106

Bulls +1

-114

Total Points

Under 230.5

-114

Over 230.5

-106

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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 Home Stats		7-3	232.10	118.20	113.90	6	4
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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

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

• -1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.40 pts and allowed 108.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 122.30 pts and allowed 112.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 232.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 112.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.50 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.60 (82.02%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.1, Offensive 13.50, Defensive 35.60
• Assists: 23.10
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 11.50
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (81.4%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.90 (79.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.8, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 34.50
• Assists: 31.20
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 11.00
• Personal Fouls: 16.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.70 (77.84%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 36.20
• Assists: 32.80
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 17.40

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	28	16	0.636	117.1	110.2	6.9	13-7	15-9	7-4	21-10	6-4	2W
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
76ers	24	19	0.558	116.8	115.5	1.3	12-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1W
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	26	20	0.565	119.2	117.1	2.1	15-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	2W
Bulls	22	22	0.5	118	119.9	-1.9	14-9	8-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	3W
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	20	0.535	115.7	115.4	0.3	14-8	9-12	5-5	15-15	5-5	2L
Heat	23	22	0.511	119.3	118.4	0.9	15-7	8-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1L
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Hornets	17	28	0.378	115.9	115.5	0.4	7-13	10-15	5-4	12-19	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	33	0.233	112.2	123.2	-11	6-15	4-18	2-4	7-18	1-9	8L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Jazz	15	30	0.333	119.1	127.4	-8.3	10-13	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	26	17	0.605	116	116.4	-0.4	12-8	14-9	4-6	19-12	4-6	1L
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Mavericks	19	26	0.422	114.4	116.6	-2.2	14-11	5-15	3-6	11-18	7-3	4W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Celtics	28	16	0.636	117.1	110.2	6.9	13-7	15-9	7-4	21-10	6-4	2W
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
Cavaliers	26	20	0.565	119.2	117.1	2.1	15-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	2W
76ers	24	19	0.558	116.8	115.5	1.3	12-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1W
Magic	23	20	0.535	115.7	115.4	0.3	14-8	9-12	5-5	15-15	5-5	2L
Heat	23	22	0.511	119.3	118.4	0.9	15-7	8-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1L
Bulls	22	22	0.5	118	119.9	-1.9	14-9	8-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	3W
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Hornets	17	28	0.378	115.9	115.5	0.4	7-13	10-15	5-4	12-19	5-5	1W
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	33	0.233	112.2	123.2	-11	6-15	4-18	2-4	7-18	1-9	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Lakers	26	17	0.605	116	116.4	-0.4	12-8	14-9	4-6	19-12	4-6	1L
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Mavericks	19	26	0.422	114.4	116.6	-2.2	14-11	5-15	3-6	11-18	7-3	4W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Jazz	15	30	0.333	119.1	127.4	-8.3	10-13	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	1L
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Celtics	28	16	0.636	117.1	110.2	6.9	13-7	15-9	7-4	21-10	6-4	2W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Lakers	26	17	0.605	116	116.4	-0.4	12-8	14-9	4-6	19-12	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
Cavaliers	26	20	0.565	119.2	117.1	2.1	15-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	2W
76ers	24	19	0.558	116.8	115.5	1.3	12-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1W
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Magic	23	20	0.535	115.7	115.4	0.3	14-8	9-12	5-5	15-15	5-5	2L
Heat	23	22	0.511	119.3	118.4	0.9	15-7	8-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1L
Bulls	22	22	0.5	118	119.9	-1.9	14-9	8-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	3W
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Mavericks	19	26	0.422	114.4	116.6	-2.2	14-11	5-15	3-6	11-18	7-3	4W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Hornets	17	28	0.378	115.9	115.5	0.4	7-13	10-15	5-4	12-19	5-5	1W
Jazz	15	30	0.333	119.1	127.4	-8.3	10-13	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	1L
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W
Wizards	10	33	0.233	112.2	123.2	-11	6-15	4-18	2-4	7-18	1-9	8L

• 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

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