Pick details
| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Spread | +13.5 -105 | -13.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +575 | -850 |
| Total | Over 233.5 (-110) | Under 233.5 (-110) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Monday, October 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
The Chicago Bulls pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Monday night.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have had mixed results in their first three outings and they will be hoping for a better result after coming up just short to the Wizards in a 124-120 home defeat on Saturday. Caleb Wilson led the team with 30 points, 14 rebounds and two steals, Matas Buzelis added 21 points while Norman Powell chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Bulls shot 43 percent from the field and just 12 of 43 from the 3-point line as they got smashed by 40-20 in the third quarter to trail by as many as 21 points, before they staged a furious comeback in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to just two points before they ran out of time.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics were able to respond from their tough loss on opening night with a gritty 107-103 home win over the Knicks on Friday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 36 points, nine rebounds and seven assists on 14 of 26 shooting, Paul George and Neemias Queta each scored 15 points while Derrick White chipped in with 12 points and six assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 46 percent from the field and 15 of 39 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with 33 points in the third quarter thanks to the hot hand of Tatum and they were able to fend off a late run from the Knicks who cut their 12-point lead to just tone point with 1:41 left on the clock.
Chicago v Boston Free Prediction
The Bulls have ruled out Nic Claxton again and they are keeping an eye on Noa Essengue and Patrick Williams who are both questionable, while the Celtics have ruled out Devin Carter again. The Bulls have yet to get going, but they got a big game out of their rookie on Saturday when they almost pulled off a dramatic comeback against the Wizards. However, I don’t see this matchup being so close as the Celtics looked great in their hard fought win over the Knicks on Friday. Maybe the Bulls can hang around early on, but the Celtics can blow out teams if they are making their deep shots at home and I think the young Bulls will provide them plenty of open looks. Give me the Celtics to get a comfortable win and cover at home in this one.
