The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Wizards, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Magic, 76ers, and Pacers next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 119.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.3 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Celtics and Raptors, and they play the Bucks, Hawks, and Wizards next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 121.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.9 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 night games following a home loss.
- The Bulls have lost 14 of their last 15 games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Bulls’ last six games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Zach LaVine ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (115) this season.
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 5th amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.0%) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds, and assists this season.
- Derrick White is one of only 10 qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.4).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.1).
- The Celtics rank T1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics should be eager to rebound from losing to the Bulls on Thursday, but they still lost at home at full strength. The Celtics are also 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games as a double-digit favorite. The Chicago Bulls have quietly won three straight games, and they should be confident knowing they just beat the Celtics. I’ll grab the points with the Bulls at home, mainly because the Celtics keep failing to cover these inflated lines.