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Chicago Bulls (20-27) vs. Boston Celtics (32-15)
January 29, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -14.5; Over/Under: 233
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The Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the 76ers, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Raptors, Pistons, and Heat next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.1 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.


Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Mavs, lost to the Rockets, and play the Pelicans, 76ers, and Cavs next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Celtics have won each of their last 15 games following a home loss.
  • The Bulls have lost each of their last 13 games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The underdogs have won seven of the Bulls’ last eight games.
  • The Celtics have lost three of their last four night games.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Bulls’ last nine games.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Celtics’ last eight Wednesday games at TD Garden has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Five of the Bulls’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Celtics vs Bulls Injury Report

Jayson Tatum is questionable for the Celtics with a knee injury, and Al Horford is questionable with a toe injury. Sam Hauser is questionable with a hip injury.

The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig, Zach LaVine, and Coby White.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

The Boston Celtics are a .500 team over their last 10 games, and yet they continue to get these inflated lines. The Celtics have covered just three of their last seven games. Now, we’re seeing Horford, Hauser and Tatum on the injury report, and they’re still massive favorites. The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a double-digit favorite, and two of those failed covers were outright losses. I know the Bulls stink, and not having Zach LaVine makes them even worse. Still, the Celtics keep getting these huge numbers and they’re not cashing tickets. I’m not laying these numbers, especially if Tatum doesn’t play. Of course, check the injury report before betting. I’m still siding with the Bulls and as many points as I can get.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Chicago Bulls +14.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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