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 travel to Chicago looking for a win.
  • Boston has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (3rd).
  • The Celtics are coming off a 126-94 win vs. the Bulls.
  • The Bulls are sitting at 8-12.
  • The Bulls are averaging 118 points per game so far.
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Celtics.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (+411) will host the Celtics (-552) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston is currently favored by 11 points and has won six straight games. The over/under line for this game is 241.5.

This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on NBCS. The Celtics (15-3) are currently second in the East, while the Bulls (8-12) are 10th.

Celtics vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Friday, November 29th
  • Betting Odds BOS -11, BOS -552 | CHI +411 O/U 241.5

Celtics Preview: Can the Boston Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Boston improved to 15-3 on the season with a dominant 126-94 win over the Clippers on Monday. The Celtics, who were favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game hit 220, just over the 218.5 O/U line.

Boston took control early, outscoring the Clippers 51-29 in the 2nd quarter. The Clippers went on a 10-0 run, but the Celtics clamped down in the 4th, holding the Clippers to 16 points while scoring 27 of their own.

The Celtics' offense was firing on all cylinders in their 126-94 win over the Clippers, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 22 threes at a 43.1% clip. Payton Pritchard led the way with 6 threes, finishing with 20 points and 4 assists.

Jayson Tatum also scored 20 points, while Derrick White added 19, including 12 in the 2nd quarter. Jaylen Brown contributed 13 of his 17 points in the 2nd, and Neemias Queta scored 8 of his 12 points in the 4th.

The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Clippers, holding them to just 94 points in a dominant 126-94 win. Boston was particularly strong in the 1st and 4th quarters, where they allowed only 20 and 16 points, respectively. The Celtics limited the Clippers to 43% shooting from the field.

Boston's defense was especially effective from beyond the arc, where they held the Clippers to just 7 made threes on 26% shooting. The Celtics also sent the Clippers to the free-throw line only 13 times, where they made 9. Boston finished the game with 10 steals and 11 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Can the Bulls Hold Strong at Home?

The Celtics improved to 15-3 on the season with a dominant 126-94 win over the Clippers on Monday. Boston, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread comfortably at home. The total points for the game reached 220, just over the 218.5-point line.

Boston took control early, outscoring the Clippers 51-29 in the 2nd quarter. A 10-0 run by the Celtics extended their lead from 78-51 to 88-51. Although the Clippers outscored Boston 29-21 in the 3rd quarter, the Celtics clamped down in the 4th, holding the Clippers to 16 points while scoring 27.

In their 133-119 loss to the Magic, the Bulls shot 52.9% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 38.1% clip. Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 21 points, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 3rd.

Talen Horton-Tucker added 20 points, with 14 coming in the 4th. Nikola Vucevic contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, scoring 10 in the 2nd quarter.

The Bulls struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 133 points to the Magic. They allowed 38 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, before tightening up slightly in the 3rd and 4th, where they allowed 32 and 28 points, respectively.

Orlando shot 51% from the field, including 38% from three, making 15 threes. The Magic also went 26/28 from the free-throw line. The Bulls gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Celtics vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Boston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 120 points per game.
  • Although Chicago has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Boston has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

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