Bulls vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 5

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The Chicago Bulls visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Boston, MA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Bulls vs Celtics Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 16-17 against the spread, while the Celtics are 20-14 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls O
Boston Celtics U

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 71.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bulls and Celtics.

Celtics vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 55.9% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 56 games (+16.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2H Spread in 45 of their last 72 games (+14.29 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 34 away games (+12.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 39 of their last 72 games (+11.91 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 away games (+10.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 50 of their last 75 games (+15.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 46 of their last 75 games (+13.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games at home (+11.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 75 games (+10.85 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 38 games at home (+10.05 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 16-17 (-2.7 Units / -7.01% ROI).

  • 17-18 against the Moneyline (+0.45 Units / 0.89% ROI)
  • 16-18 against the Over for game total points (-3.8 Units / -9.87% ROI)
  • 18-16 against the Under for game total points (+0.4 Units / 1.04% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 20-14 (+4.6 Units / 12.3% ROI).

  • 22-12 against the Moneyline (-4.85 Units / -5.6% ROI)
  • 16-18 against the Over for game total points (-3.8 Units / -10.16% ROI)
  • 18-16 against the Under for game total points (+0.4 Units / 1.07% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 37 of their last 91 games (-24.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 90 games (-23.80 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 43 games at home (-23.05 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 92 games (-20.80 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 92 games (-19.95 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 46 games (-22.90 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-20.30 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 83 games (-19.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-19.17 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 69 games (-19.15 Units / -24% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have 23.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.5

The Bulls have averaged 13.8 second chance points per game (482 points/35 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.2

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Celtics are 39-10 (.796) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Celtics are 130-23 (.850) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .656

The Celtics are 30-10 (.750) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Celtics were 17-3 (.850) when attempting 15 or less free throws last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have 23.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.5

The Bulls have averaged 13.8 second chance points per game (482 points/35 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.2

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics are 39-10 (.796) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Celtics are 130-23 (.850) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .656

The Celtics are 30-10 (.750) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Celtics were 17-3 (.850) when attempting 15 or less free throws last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have 23.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.5

The Bulls have averaged 13.8 second chance points per game (482 points/35 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.2

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics are 39-10 (.796) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Celtics are 130-23 (.850) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .656

The Celtics are 30-10 (.750) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Celtics were 17-3 (.850) when attempting 15 or less free throws last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .420


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