There are a few interesting games this evening in the NBA, and one of them is the duel between Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, scheduled for Saturday, 01:00 AM BST.
So, I've prepared a few Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics predictions for you, along with a detailed Bulls vs Celtics preview, including team form, injuries and other news, plus the latest Bulls vs Celtics odds.
So, let's take a closer look at this game and what we can expect from it.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics predictions
Handicap
Boston Celtics to win (-11.5)
9/10
Home team total points
Under 116.5
8/11
To make 4+ threes
Jayson Tatum
11/10
All odds for my Bulls vs Celtics picks were taken from Paddy Power and are subject to change at any time.
Boston Celtics to win with handicap (-11.5)
The reigning NBA champions have been great this season, with 15 wins in 18 games, and now they've got Kristaps Porzingis back as well, so they'll likely be even better going forward.
On the other hand, the Bulls have been inconsistent and lately particularly bad at home, where they've lost five of the last six games. Furthermore, most of those losses were by double digits and the lowest they lost by was six points. With that in mind, I can see the Celtics winning tonight by 12 or more points, which is the first of my Bulls vs Celtics tips.
Chicago Bulls under 116.5 total points
While the Bulls have been very good on the offensive end this season, scoring an average of 118 points per game so far, which is fifth-best average in the league, the Celtics are pretty good on defence, allowing their opponents just 109.6 points per game.
On top of that, Chicago have failed to score 117 points in the last four duels against the Celtics, so them going under 116.5 total points is the second of my Bulls vs Celtics picks for tonight.
Jayson Tatum to make 4+ threes
The last of my Bulls vs Celtics tips is for Jason Tatum to make at least four threes in this game. Tatum has been shooting a ton of threes this season, 10.7 per game to be exact, and he's made exactly four threes per game on average.
However, he's also scored at least four threes in four of his last six games and I can see him getting hot tonight against a team that allows 123.56 points per game to their opponents, more than any other team in the league.
Bulls vs Celtics preview – teams news, injuries, and predicted lineups
Chicago Bulls preview and latest news
The Bulls have been the picture of inconsistency this season, which is also evident from their last six games in which they've notched three wins and three losses, intermittently. In any case, this is a team that's on course to fighting for a play-in spot in the East, which is in line with the expectations from them this season.
Meanwhile, the Bulls remain without Patrick Williams who's out with a foot injury, while Jalen Smith and Dalen Terry are questionable. Coby White is also a game-time decision, but he's more likely to play than miss the game.
The Bulls enter this match with an 8-12 record.
Bulls starting lineup: Giddy, White, LaVine, Dosunmu, Vucevic
Boston Celtics preview and latest news
After their one-point loss to the Hawks, the Celtics have gone on a six-game winning streak and in their most recent games they've looked as best as ever. The reigning champions are currently second seed in the East, but they are closing the gap behind the Cavaliers.
When it comes to team news, Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut against the Clippers a few days ago, so he's officially healthy again. Meanwhile, Luke Kornet is listed as a game-time decision for the Celtics for tonight.
The Celtics enter this match with an 15-3 record.
Celtics starting lineup: Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
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