Celtics vs Bulls Prediction 1/5/26 NBA Picks Today

The Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics meet Monday 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 beat the Magic, lost to the Hornets, and they play the Pistons next. The Bulls have won 8 of their last 12 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.2 points and 4.7 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Clippers and Kings, and they play the Nuggets next. The Celtics have won 14 of their last 18 games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 121.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 30.1 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 18.7 points and 4.3 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Bulls have lost each of their last eight games at TD Garden following a loss.
• The Celtics have won each of their last seven night games.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at TD Garden following a loss.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four night games.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Bulls have won each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Celtics have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Bulls’ last five road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Celtics’ last four home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Celtics vs Bulls Injury Report

The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum.

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, Jalen Smith, Trentyn Flowers, and Josh Giddey. Coby White is questionable.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

You can make a case for the Bulls and the points, as they’re 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The problem is the Bulls have some ugly losses mixed in there, and Vucevic ends the game crying when an opponent scores in garbage time. Weird behavior. The Celtics are not only winning, but they’re 21-13 ATS on the season, one of the best cover teams in the NBA.

Also, the Bulls are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit underdog, dating back to December 2024. Thick line, but the Bulls have these real stinkers here and there. Celtics are more consistent. I’ll lay the wood.