Boston Celtics (56-14) vs. Chicago Bulls (34-36)
March 23, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +8; Over/Under: +212.5
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The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Celtics vs Bulls prediction.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Suns, Trail Blazers, Jazz, Wizards, Pistons and Bucks during this streak. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 45 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls recently beat the Trail Blazers and Wizards while losing to the Rockets. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 112.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 23.1 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.4 points and 5.2 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- Eight of the Bulls’ last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games against the Bulls following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Celtics vs Bulls prediction
The Celtics have been winning and covering machines over the last month or so, and they’re not a team I’m eager to step in front of. However, the Celtics have a questionable Holiday, Horford and Tatum at the time of this writing. It’s hard to lay big chalk with the Celtics on the road if they’re possibly going to be down three key players. The Bulls do have 18 wins at home this season, and they’ve covered 7 of the last 10 games against the Celtics. Caruso and White have been upgraded to probable for the Bulls. I’ll lean toward the points with the Bulls.
