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The Chicago Bulls (13-15) welcome the Boston Celtics (21-6) to the United Center Saturday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 117-108 on the road Thursday, closing as 14.5-point underdogs. They were led by G Zach LaVine, who dropped a game-high 36 points. Chicago has rattled off 3 straight wins, going 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS). It is 14-13-1 ATS on the season.
The Celtics, prior to Thursday’s loss against the Bulls, were on a 2-game winning streak after beating the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons. Boston has struggled to cover as of late, though, going just 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games and 10-17 ATS on the season. It has been led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 28.3 points per game.
Celtics at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -752 (bet $752 to win $100) | Bulls +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
- Against the spread: Celtics -12.5 (-110) | Bulls +12.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 242.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Celtics at Bulls key injuries
Celtics
- F Sam Hauser (back) questionable
Bulls
- G Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 122, Bulls 113
Moneyline
PASS.
The Celtics (-752) should get their revenge Saturday, but they aren’t worthy of a play as massive favorites. Chicago to keep its winning streak alive has some value, but it is better played on the spread.
Against the spread
BET BULLS +12.5 (-110).
The Bulls, who have both scoring and size, have been a formidable foe since the start of December. They are 5-2 straight up since then and 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8. Chicago has scored at least 117 points in 6 of its last 8 games, so it has the potency on offense to keep things close.
The Celtics, who sit atop the Eastern Conference, haven’t consistently covered this season, often closing as double-digit favorites. They are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as favorites of 10 or greater. That said, back the home side, and take BULLS +12.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 242.5 (-115).
This total is just too high to consider. The Bulls are 1-3 O/U in their last 4 games and have been able to hold 3 of their last 4 opponents to 108 of fewer points. They have scored 117 or fewer in 3 of the 4 as well.
The Celtics can top even that, allowing 99 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3 games and 105 or fewer in 4 of their last 7. Boston is 12-14-1 O/U on the season and ranks 21st in pace, suggesting it might not play fast enough to consider a total this high.
Back UNDER 242.5 (-115).
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