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The Boston Celtics (56-14) visit the Chicago Bulls (34-36) Saturday night. Tip from United Center is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-0
Boston has won 9 games in a row after taking down the Detroit Piston 129-102 Friday and covering as a 13.5-point road favorite. G Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 33 points while 4 of the 5 Boston players who scored in double figures had at lead 19. The Celtics shot 52.8% from the field in the win.
The Bulls snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 127-117 loss against the Houston Rockets Thursday while failing to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs. G Ayo Dosunmu scored a game-high 35 points on 5-of-6 shooting from 3 while 6 Bulls players, including every starter, scored in double figures. Chicago shot 45.2% from the field in the loss.
Celtics at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Bulls +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-105) | Bulls +7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at Bulls key injuries
Celtics
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- C Al Horford (toe) out
- G Jrue Holiday (shoulder) out
- F Jayson Tatum (ankle) out
Bulls
- F Alex Caruso (ankle) probable
- G Zach LaVine (foot) out
- F Julian Phillips (foot) out
- G Coby White (hip) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 124, Bulls 111
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Celtics (-300), who have won 9 of their last 10 games and 18 of their last 20.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -7.5 (-105).
Boston has been playing some of its best basketball recently and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games. The Celtics are 17-15-3 ATS on the road this season and face a Chicago team that is 16-18-1 ATS at home and 4-6 ATS in its last 10. With the Celtics playing at such a high level, they are the smart bet in this matchup.
Over/Under
BET OVER 221.5 (-110).
Boston has scored 117 or more points in each of its last 8 games and will carry a majority of the load for the Over. It has been firing on all cylinders on offense with 4 players scoring at least 19 points in Friday’s victory. The Bulls have scored 110 or more points in each of their last 5 games and 127 in 2 of their last 3.
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