Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bulls vs Celtics prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boston.

  • The Bulls travel to Boston looking for a win.
  • The Bulls are averaging 116.7 points per game so far.
  • The Bulls are coming off a 129-121 win vs. the Celtics.
  • The Celtics are at 32-15.
  • The Celtics are averaging 117.2 points per game so far.
  • The Celtics are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.

Bulls vs Celtics Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Bulls will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics. The Celtics are currently favored by 14.5 and have a record of 32-15, which is good for 2nd in the Eastern Conference. As for the Bulls, they are 10th in the East with a record of 20-27.

The over/under line for this game is currently set at 232.5. The Celtics are -985 on the moneyline, while the Bulls are +640. This game will be played at TD Garden and can be seen on NBCS.

Bulls vs. Celtics Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, January 29th
  • Betting Odds BOS -14.5, CHI +640 | BOS -985 O/U 232.5

Bulls Preview: Do the Bulls Have What it Takes in Boston?

Chicago improved to 20-27 with a 129-121 win over Denver on Monday. The Bulls were +9.5 point underdogs but not only covered the spread, they won outright. The game’s total of 250 points narrowly exceeded the 247.5-point line.

Chicago’s 12-0 run turned the game around, taking the score from 88-80 to 92-88. They outscored Denver 34-25 in the 4th quarter, pulling away after entering the final period down 96-95.

The Bulls knocked down 24 threes at a 45.3% clip in their win over the Nuggets, finishing with a 50% field goal percentage overall. Zach LaVine led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 threes at 50% efficiency, while Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 22.2% from beyond the arc.

Lonzo Ball contributed 18 points, making 4 threes at 57.1%, and Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points. LaVine scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Vucevic had 11 in the 1st. Ball and Dosunmu each added 7 points in the final period.

Despite a rough start, the Bulls tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points in the 3rd quarter and 25 in the 4th to secure a 129-121 win over the Nuggets. Chicago gave up 121 points on 52% shooting from the field.

The Bulls did an excellent job defending the three, holding Denver to just 6 made threes on 22% shooting. Chicago also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Celtics Preview: Will the Celtics Win at TD Garden?

Chicago improved to 20-27 on the season with a 129-121 home win over Denver on Monday. The Bulls entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 250, just over the pre-game line of 247.5.

Chicago went on a crucial 12-0 run, turning an 88-80 deficit into a 92-88 lead. They outscored Denver 34-25 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 28 points in their 114-112 loss to the Rockets, shooting 43.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 33.3%. Jayson Tatum added 19 points, with 15 coming in the 3rd quarter, despite shooting just 35.7%. Luke Kornet contributed 18 points, hitting 88.9% of his shots.

As a team, Boston shot 48.8% from the field and made 15 threes at 38.5%. Brown scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Tatum's big 3rd quarter helped keep the Celtics in the game.

Defensively, the Celtics had a strong 2nd quarter but allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, ultimately giving up 114 points in their loss to the Rockets. Boston held Houston to 44% shooting overall.

Boston struggled to defend the three, as the Rockets hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. The Celtics sent Houston to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Boston finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Bulls vs Celtics Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-5-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across the Celtics last ten home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 105. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-5-1, while going 6-4 straight-up.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Celtics struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

Bulls vs Celtics Prediction

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