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Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 4

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 04, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (4-2) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (3-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Friday, November 4, 2022 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BOS & ESPN

The Chicago Bulls visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Boston.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Bulls vs Celtics Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 5-4 against the spread, while the Celtics are 3-4 against the spread.

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Bulls vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+7.5 -115O 223.5 -110240
Boston Celtics -7.5 -105U 223.5 -110-300

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 74.4% confidence.

Celtics vs Bulls Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Celtics, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games (+13.31 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games (+12.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.68 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 away games (+11.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 27 away games (+10.00 Units / 33% ROI)
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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 60 of their last 93 games (+15.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+15.12 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 54 of their last 90 games (+14.93 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 45 games (+13.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 82 games (+12.80 Units / 8% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 5-4 (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

    • 5-4 against the Moneyline (+2.8 Units / 21.79% ROI)
    • 4-5 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
    • 5-4 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 3-4 (-1.4 Units / -18.3% ROI).

    • 4-3 against the Moneyline (-2.15 Units / -12.68% ROI)
    • 4-3 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI)
    • 3-4 against the Under for game total points (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 100 games (-28.07 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 100 games (-23.91 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 50 of their last 97 games (-22.38 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 50 games at home (-17.25 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 49 games at home (-14.90 Units / -28% ROI)
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  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 85 games (-29.68 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 79 games (-28.60 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 81 games (-27.70 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 85 games (-22.12 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 37 games (-18.70 Units / -44% ROI)
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    Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

    The Bulls were 12-4 (.750) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .612

    The Bulls were 12-8 (.600) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .503

    The Bulls were 27-6 (.818) when winning the rebounding margin last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

    The Bulls are 3-26 (.103) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .145

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

    The Boston Celtics were 37-11 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th-best among NBA teams. The Washington Wizards averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (3,482 rebounds/82 games) last season — fifth-lowest among NBA teams.

    The Celtics were 37-6 (.860) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .772

    The Celtics were 37-11 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

    The Celtics are 53-10 (.841) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .776

    Injury Report: Celtics vs. Bulls – Friday‘s Game, Nov. 4

  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III underwent a procedure and will need 4-6 weeks to recover, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
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  • Coby White (Bulls): White is doubtful for Friday’s (Nov. 4) game against Boston.
  • Andre Drummond (Bulls): Drummond is out for Friday’s (Nov. 4) game against Boston.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
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    Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Bulls averaged 8.6 offensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

    The Bulls made 10.5 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Bulls had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (1,928 assists/ 981 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

    The Bulls shot 49% (438/892) in close and late situations last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

    Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Celtics had an eFG% of 54% last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

    The Celtics made 13.1 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Celtics had a TS% of 46% in close and late situations last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

    The Celtics shot 36% from three (524/1,452) in the second half last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

    Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Bulls have averaged 6.6 steals per game (510 steals/77 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

    The Bulls averaged 4.1 blocks per game (335 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Bulls have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (639 blocks/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    The Bulls have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,062 steals/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Celtics averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,882 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Celtics averaged 5.7 blocks per game (470 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Celtics have averaged 5.4 blocks per game (415 blocks/77 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

    The Celtics have averaged 6.8 steals per game (527 steals/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

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