Celtics vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -8.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBCH | NBSB

The Boston Celtics visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

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

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 25-27 against the spread, while the Bulls are 29-25 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-8.5 -110O 223.5 -110-375
Chicago Bulls +8.5 -110U 223.5 -110+290

Bulls vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 79.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Bulls.

Bulls vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 52.9% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 60 of their last 95 games (+24.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 27 away games (+20.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 42 games (+12.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+12.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 54 games (+12.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 48 of their last 75 games (+18.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 75 games (+16.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 80 games (+14.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 66 games (+13.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 62 games (+11.65 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 25-27 (-4.65 Units / -7.68% ROI).

  • 43-12 against the Moneyline (+8.1 Units / 2.91% ROI)
  • 27-28 against the Over for game total points (-3.8 Units / -6.28% ROI)
  • 28-27 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -2.81% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 29-25 (+1.5 Units / 2.48% ROI).

  • 26-29 against the Moneyline (-1.3 Units / -1.65% ROI)
  • 29-25 against the Over for game total points (+1.5 Units / 2.48% ROI)
  • 25-29 against the Under for game total points (-6.9 Units / -11.41% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 79 games (-23.35 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 66 games (-20.25 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 79 games (-18.10 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 63 games (-15.15 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 18 games (-12.30 Units / -58% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 67 of their last 96 games (-27.60 Units / -7% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 78 games (-25.05 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 98 games (-21.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 83 games (-21.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 78 games (-18.20 Units / -13% ROI)

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

The Celtics are 31-6 (.838) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Celtics are 14-1 (.933) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Celtics were 17-5 (.773) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Celtics were 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

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

The Bulls are 5-9 (.357) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 7th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have averaged 12.5 turnovers per game this season — T-3rd-lowest in the NBA.

The Bulls are winless (0-17) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .089

The Bulls were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

The Bulls were 1-12 (.077) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

Injury Report: Bulls vs. CelticsThursday‘s Game, Feb. 22

  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Toe, Game Time Decision
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Dalen Terry (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Alex Caruso (Chicago Bulls): Toe, Game Time Decision
  • Xavier Tillman (Boston Celtics): Knee, Out
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics): Back, Out
  • Jaden Springer (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Out

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have made 16.4 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics made 16.0 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics have averaged 21.1 points in the paint per game (1,120 points/53 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 21.1 points in the paint per game (1,142 points/54 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.6

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 turnovers per game (296 turnovers/54 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,064 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,064 rebounds/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,176 rebounds/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.4 steals per game (337 steals/53 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have 418 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have allowed 44.4 points in the paint per game (2,400 points/54 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.7

The Bulls stole the ball 644 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (1,062 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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