Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 21

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 21, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (13-3) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & NBCS-BOS

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

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Celtics vs Bulls Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 9-7 against the spread, while the Bulls are 7-9 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-5.5 -115O 229.5 -110-225
Chicago Bulls +5.5 -105U 229.5 -110180

Bulls vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 67.5% confidence.

Bulls vs Celtics Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 57.5% confidence.

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


  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 49 away games (+26.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 49 away games (+24.13 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 45 away games (+20.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 45 away games (+19.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 52 of their last 81 games (+18.79 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 44 games (+18.11 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 47 games (+15.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 43 games at home (+12.92 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.29 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 49 games (+11.15 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 9-7 (+1.3 Units / 7.41% ROI).

  • 13-3 against the Moneyline (+6.85 Units / 14.96% ROI)
  • 9-7 against the Over for game total points (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI)
  • 7-9 against the Under for game total points (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 7-9 (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI).

  • 6-10 against the Moneyline (-4.7 Units / -20.7% ROI)
  • 6-10 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • 10-6 against the Under for game total points (+3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 86 games (-28.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 86 games (-28.05 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 87 games (-27.72 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 65 games (-25.00 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 44 games (-24.80 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 100 games (-30.20 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 98 games (-21.34 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 49 of their last 93 games (-20.72 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 53 games (-20.05 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 50 away games (-18.35 Units / -33% ROI)

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

The Celtics are 20-10 (.667) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Celtics are 21-11 (.656) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Celtics are 40-7 (.851) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .767

The Celtics are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

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

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Injury Report: Bulls vs. CelticsMonday‘s Game, Nov. 21

  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • 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.

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,554 points/1,124 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have averaged 1.42 points per shot (812 points/570 shots) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (342 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Celtics have a TS% of 57% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (283 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Celtics have averaged 5.3 steals per game (69 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Celtics have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (71 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.7 steals per game (562 steals/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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