The red-hot Boston Celtics host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBC Sports Boston and NBC Sports Chicago.
The Celtics (31-26) are on a six-game winning streak, and eased to a 119-103 win over the Bulls in their first meeting this season. Chicago (23-33) just snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Cavs on Saturday.
Zach LaVine is out for the Bulls, while Evan Fournier and Robert Williams are out for Boston. Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart are questionable.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Celtics -6.5
- Money line: Celtics -275 / Bulls +220
- Over-under: 215.5
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Advice and prediction
The Celtics have covered the spread in four consecutive games, and have hit the over in four of their last five games. With LaVine out and Boston playing it’s best basketball of the year, Celtics -6.5 is a good bet. The best bet on the board, however, might be over 215.5.
Boston has averaged 117 points per game during their current winning streak, and the Bulls don’t have a particularly fearsome defense, ranking 21st in the league in defensive rating. The Bulls have hit the over in five of their last seven. We’re sticking with the trends and taking over 215.5.
Prediction: Celtics 123, Bulls 107
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