Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Matchup

Check out our free Celtics vs Bulls prediction for this NBA matchup in Chicago. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Celtics visit Chicago with a record of 21-6.
  • The Celtics are averaging 119.5 points per game so far.
  • The Celtics are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.
  • The Bulls face the Celtics at 13-15.
  • Defensively, Chicago are giving up 121.4 points per game.
  • The Bulls are coming off a 117-108 win vs. the Celtics.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Bulls will host the Celtics in a Eastern Conference matchup. Chicago is currently on a 3 game win streak and is 9th in the East. The Celtics are favored by 11.5 and are 2nd in the East.

This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. The over/under line is currently at 243.5. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this game.

Celtics vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 21st
  • Betting Odds BOS -11.5, BOS -591 | CHI +436 O/U 243.5

Celtics Preview: Will the Celtics Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

The Celtics fell to 21-6 on the season after a 117-108 loss to the Bulls on Thursday. Boston, who were -14.5 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 225 points was well below the O/U line of 240.5.

Boston led 86-82 going into the 4th quarter, but a 12-0 run by Chicago broke the game open. The Bulls outscored the Celtics 35-22 in the final period to seal the win.

The Celtics shot just 39.2% from the field and 25% from three in their loss to the Bulls, hitting only 14 threes. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 31 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4%.

Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points, while Jaylen Brown contributed 19, with 11 of those coming in the 4th quarter. Tatum also had 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.

Defensively, the Celtics had a strong 1st quarter, giving up just 21 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 33 and 35 points, respectively, in their 117-108 loss to the Bulls. Boston held Chicago to 44% shooting overall.

From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 19 threes at a 36% rate. The Celtics sent Chicago to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws. Boston grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 11 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 8 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Can Chicago Secure a Home Victory?

Boston’s season record dropped to 21-6 after a 117-108 home loss to the Bulls on Thursday. The Celtics, who were -14.5 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 225 fell short of the 240.5-point over/under line.

Boston led 86-82 going into the 4th quarter, but a 12-0 run by the Bulls, which pushed the score to 102-90, turned the game in Chicago’s favor. The Celtics were outscored 35-22 in the final period.

Zach LaVine's 36 points and 6 made threes at 54.5% shooting led the Bulls to a win over the Celtics, with LaVine hitting 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 more in the 4th. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points and 8 rebounds, knocking down 3 threes at 60% efficiency, with 9 points coming in the final period.

The Bulls hit 19 threes at a 36.5% clip, with a team field goal percentage of 44.7%. Nikola Vucevic contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds, making 2 threes at 66.7% shooting, while Patrick Williams and Coby White added 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Defensively, the Bulls gave up 108 points to the Celtics but held them to just 22 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win. Chicago allowed 25 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, and 29 in the 3rd.

Overall, the Bulls limited the Celtics to 39% shooting, including 25% from three-point range, where Boston hit 14 threes. The Celtics also went 18/21 from the free-throw line. Chicago finished with 45 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 2 blocks.

Celtics vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 8-2 overall in these games.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 122 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Chicago posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-3-1 ATS.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

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