Celtics vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 23, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -6.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
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The Boston Celtics visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Bulls Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 37-30 against the spread, while the Bulls are 34-34 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-5.5 -105O 218.5 -115-225
Chicago Bulls +5.5 -115U 218.5 -105+180

Bulls vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 72.6% 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 Saturday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 53 of their last 73 games (+30.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 36 away games (+23.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 63 games (+21.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 59 of their last 74 games (+17.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 46 of their last 73 games (+15.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+12.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games at home (+12.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 51 games (+12.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.20 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 37-30 (+4 Units / 5.19% ROI).

  • 56-14 against the Moneyline (+17.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • 34-35 against the Over for game total points (-4.45 Units / -5.78% ROI)
  • 35-34 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -3.11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 34-34 (-3.4 Units / -4.42% ROI).

  • 34-36 against the Moneyline (+1.15 Units / 1.11% ROI)
  • 38-30 against the Over for game total points (+5 Units / 6.49% ROI)
  • 30-38 against the Under for game total points (-11.8 Units / -15.32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 79 games (-25.80 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 81 games (-24.30 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 37 games at home (-17.60 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 54 games (-17.35 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 70 games (-17.15 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 93 games (-32.00 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 98 games (-23.55 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 39 of their last 93 games (-21.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 91 games (-19.80 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 92 games (-18.80 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Celtics are 31-6 (.838) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Celtics are 27-6 (.818) when they win the turnover margin this season — best in the NBA. The Pistons have averaged 15.4 turnovers per game this season — 2nd-highest in the NBA.

The Celtics are 51-5 (.911) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .654

The Celtics are 22-2 (.917) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .603

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

The Bulls were 10-16 (.385) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Bulls were 10-15 (.400) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Bulls are 8-15 (.348) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

The Bulls are 18-11 (.621) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

Injury Report: Bulls vs. CelticsSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 23

  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have a TS% of 55% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Celtics have made 1,147 three-pointers this season — most among NBA teams

The Celtics have made 15.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls made 10.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bulls have averaged 21.6 points in the paint per game (1,514 points/70 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.5

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 turnovers per game (398 turnovers/70 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 12.3 turnovers per game (859 turnovers/70 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,758 rebounds/151 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,646 rebounds/69 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (7,554 points/6,341 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29

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

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls have allowed 45.3 points in the paint per game (3,174 points/70 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.4

The Bulls have 533 steals this season — 10th most among NBA teams

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


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