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Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Predictions

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Celtics -15.5 @ -104

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We have decided to go for the Celtics on the spread in order to get the best value. The favorites should be able to cover a generous -15.5 line at -104 when they take on the Bulls.

We’ve locked in our preferred wagers for Bulls vs Celtics, featuring our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Read through the comprehensive breakdown of each pick further down the page.

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The Chicago Bulls meet the Boston Celtics in this NBA contest.

Chicago Bulls have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to New York Knicks by a 133-127 scoreline at United Center. Norman Powell led the way with 30 points, while Caleb Wilson added 20 and Matas Buzelis chipped in 17.

Boston Celtics won their last game 125-124 (OT), making it three victories on the bounce. This was a home win at TD Garden against Brooklyn Nets. Offensively, Jayson Tatum led the charge with 40, while Paul George contributed 20 and Derrick White 16.

H2H: Celtics Have 8 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

The Celtics have won the last two matchups against the Bulls. They achieved winning scorelines of 124-105 and 134-99 at TD Garden. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Celtics have won eight.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Bulls	1	4	0.2	114	130.2	-16.2	0-2	1-2	1-0	1-4	1-4	3L

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The Bulls have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.9 points, 45.7 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 10.3 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 44.5% from the field and 78.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 125.3 points and 49.0 rebounds per matchup.

Tre Jones is averaging 16.2 points, Leonard Miller 6.5 rebounds and Josh Giddey 4.0 assists, while Norman Powell averages 1.5 (36.6%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.2 points, 46.2 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.2 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 22.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists, while Payton Pritchard has an average of 2.5 (37.3%) 3-pointers made.

Best Bet

Celtics can finish well clear in this NBA showdown and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -104 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -15.5 line.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +15.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -15.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 consecutive games against Bulls.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Celtics -15.5 Probability

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls 106 - 125 Celtics

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Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics 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.

At betting odds of -833 with the sportsbooks, Boston Celtics are regarded as 89% likely to win this NBA game. For those wanting to back Chicago Bulls, you will find +590 about the underdogs.

There is a spread of 15.5 and total points has a line of 234.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 234.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Bulls

+590

Celtics

-833

Point Spread

Bulls +15.5

-118

Celtics -15.5

-104

Total Points

Under 234.5

-110

Over 234.5

-110

The Celtics have strung together three in a row at TD Garden. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 115.30 points per contest and giving up 107.80.

The Bulls have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 114.60 points per contest while yielding 127.00.

The Celtics earned a 134-99 win over the Bulls the last time they played at TD Garden. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at TD Garden, the Celtics have posted eight victories, while the Bulls have managed two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O234.5	U234.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	223.10	115.30	107.80	2	8
Chicago Bulls Away Stats		3-7	241.60	114.60	127.00	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
• U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 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

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 241.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 241.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.90 pts and allowed 125.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.60 pts and allowed 127.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.20 pts and allowed 108.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.30 pts and allowed 107.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (28%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.70 (78.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 10.30
• Turnovers : 16.80
• Personal Fouls: 23.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (28%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.10 (76.21%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 33.80
• Assists: 25.70
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 16.70
• Personal Fouls: 22.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.70 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (74.32%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 21.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.40 (77.73%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.9, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 3.70
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

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
76ers	4	1	0.8	110.8	107.4	3.4	2-1	2-0	1-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Raptors	3	1	0.75	117.5	102.5	15	2-0	1-1	0-0	3-0	3-1	1W
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	109.8	109.6	0.2	1-2	1-1	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	4	1	0.8	109.8	103.4	6.4	2-0	2-1	0-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Pacers	2	3	0.4	115	114.8	0.2	0-2	2-1	0-1	1-2	2-3	2L
Bulls	1	4	0.2	114	130.2	-16.2	0-2	1-2	1-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	3	2	0.6	101	108.2	-7.2	2-1	1-1	2-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Wizards	2	3	0.4	113.6	115.8	-2.2	1-1	1-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	1	3	0.25	107	119.5	-12.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	1-2	1-3	1L
Heat	1	4	0.2	113	120.8	-7.8	0-3	1-1	1-1	1-2	1-4	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Timberwolves	3	2	0.6	120.4	107.8	12.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	2L
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	3	0.25	106.5	108	-1.5	1-1	0-2	1-2	1-3	1-3	3L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	0	1	123	108.8	14.2	2-0	3-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Mavericks	3	2	0.6	114	112	2	1-1	2-1	0-2	1-2	3-2	2W
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	4	1	0.8	109.8	103.4	6.4	2-0	2-1	0-0	4-1	4-1	1W
76ers	4	1	0.8	110.8	107.4	3.4	2-1	2-0	1-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Raptors	3	1	0.75	117.5	102.5	15	2-0	1-1	0-0	3-0	3-1	1W
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Hornets	3	2	0.6	101	108.2	-7.2	2-1	1-1	2-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	109.8	109.6	0.2	1-2	1-1	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Wizards	2	3	0.4	113.6	115.8	-2.2	1-1	1-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Pacers	2	3	0.4	115	114.8	0.2	0-2	2-1	0-1	1-2	2-3	2L
Magic	1	3	0.25	107	119.5	-12.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	1-2	1-3	1L
Bulls	1	4	0.2	114	130.2	-16.2	0-2	1-2	1-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Heat	1	4	0.2	113	120.8	-7.8	0-3	1-1	1-1	1-2	1-4	1W
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	0	1	123	108.8	14.2	2-0	3-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Mavericks	3	2	0.6	114	112	2	1-1	2-1	0-2	1-2	3-2	2W
Timberwolves	3	2	0.6	120.4	107.8	12.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	2L
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	3	0.25	106.5	108	-1.5	1-1	0-2	1-2	1-3	1-3	3L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	0	1	123	108.8	14.2	2-0	3-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Pistons	4	1	0.8	109.8	103.4	6.4	2-0	2-1	0-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
76ers	4	1	0.8	110.8	107.4	3.4	2-1	2-0	1-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Raptors	3	1	0.75	117.5	102.5	15	2-0	1-1	0-0	3-0	3-1	1W
Hornets	3	2	0.6	101	108.2	-7.2	2-1	1-1	2-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Mavericks	3	2	0.6	114	112	2	1-1	2-1	0-2	1-2	3-2	2W
Timberwolves	3	2	0.6	120.4	107.8	12.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	2L
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Pacers	2	3	0.4	115	114.8	0.2	0-2	2-1	0-1	1-2	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	109.8	109.6	0.2	1-2	1-1	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Wizards	2	3	0.4	113.6	115.8	-2.2	1-1	1-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	3	0.25	106.5	108	-1.5	1-1	0-2	1-2	1-3	1-3	3L
Magic	1	3	0.25	107	119.5	-12.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	1-2	1-3	1L
Bulls	1	4	0.2	114	130.2	-16.2	0-2	1-2	1-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Heat	1	4	0.2	113	120.8	-7.8	0-3	1-1	1-1	1-2	1-4	1W
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

• 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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