| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 28-16 | 22-22 |
| Spread | -1.5 100 | +1.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | -112 | -108 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-108) | Under 230.5 (-112) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Pacers and Nets, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Celtics have won 20 of their last 28 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 45 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 18.6 points and 4.4 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Timberwolves and Clippers, and they play the Lakers next. The Bulls have won 13 of their last 21 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.5 points and 4.6 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five night games at United Center following a road win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games after coming off overtime.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in four of their last five games at United Center when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won eight of their last nine games against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last four home games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games at United Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six road games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games against the Celtics following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Coby White is one of only 13 players in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
- Matas Buzelis ranks 14th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Neemias Queta ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (65.7%) this season.
- Sam Hauser ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (34.1%).
- The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.9).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.3).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 11 consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, and Tre Jones.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Josh Minott.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Celtics and the point is worth a look when you consider they’re the better team and have won 8 of the last 9 games against the Bulls. That includes a 14-point win earlier this month. However, the Bulls are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, as Giddey and others are expected to play. Also, the Celtics played a double-overtime game last night. The Bulls have seen 14 of their 22 wins this season come at home. Because of the schedule spot and the amount of basketball the Celtics played last night, I’ll lean Bulls in this game.