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 Bucks, lost to the Wizards, and they play the Knicks next. The Bulls have lost 13 of their last 17 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 114.7 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 128 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 22.3 points and 8 rebounds, while Norman Powell is averaging 19.3 points and 1.7 assists. Matas Buzelis is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Smith is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 22.6 percent from beyond the arc and 84.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Pistons, beat the Knicks, and they play the Nets next. The Celtics have won 14 of their last 18 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 110 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Paul George is averaging 26.5 points and 6 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 24.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at TD Garden against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games against the Celtics following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.5).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 12 consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (35.7).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (38.7).
Celtics vs Bulls Injury Report
Devin Carter is out for the Celtics with an illness.
The Bulls will be without Nic Claxton due to a hamstring injury. Noa Essengue is questionable with a head contusion. Patrick Williams is questionable with a groin issue.
Celtics vs Bulls Prediction
On paper, the Celtics should win this game comfortably, but they’re also a team breaking in new pieces, and I’m not running to the window to lay double-digit chalk this early in the season. The Bulls are young and not in a position yet to bang with the better teams in the league, but they’ve been competitive in their last two games and have the youth to push the pace and score points. This is a bit of a letdown spot for the Celtics after beating the Knicks a few days ago. Lot ofpoints. I’ll grab them with the Bulls.