Need a Bulls vs. Celtics prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Celtics hit the road to face the Bulls on Thursday, Feb 22 at 8:00 ET. The current total stands at 225, with the Celtics being favored by 8.5 as they play on the road. Check out our Bulls vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Bulls vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -8.5
- Total 225
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 22
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 118 points per game.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Boston has a poor record vs the spread going 1-3-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 5-0.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Can the Celtics Grab a Win in Chicago?
The Celtics are favored by 8.5 points today and have a record of 41-11 as the favorite this season. In their last six games, they have been favored and have gone 6-0 straight-up and 22-27 ATS.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 52 of their 55 games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +10.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 225 is lower than the team’s season average of 231.2.
In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Nets by a score of 136-86. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and they were favored by 11.5 points. The win improved their overall record to 43-12, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 27-28, and their games have averaged a combined 231.2 points per game. In non-conference play, the Celtics are 13-6 compared to 30-6 against the East.
This season, the Celtics are 24-28 ATS and have covered the spread in their last six games. On the road, their ATS record is 10-14, and they have a straight-up road record of 17-9.
The Celtics are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in three-point attempts and makes per game. They are also one of the top five scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 120.7 points per game. However, they are just 17th in free throw attempts and 18th in assists.
When it comes to pace, the Celtics are 17th in the league, averaging 98.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 12th in the NBA at 48%. In terms of two-point shooting, the Celtics are 3rd in the league at 57%.
On the road, the Celtics are averaging 118.6 points per game compared to 122.6 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.9% of their games this season.
This season, the Celtics defense has been impressive, holding the 5th position in the league while permitting an average of 110.6 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Celtics defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.6% and 34.8% from three-point territory.
Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?
In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 108-105. The O/U line for that game was 223 points, and Chicago covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Bulls have an ATS record of 29-25, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 15-12 ATS compared to 14-13 on the road.
As underdogs this season, the Bulls have gone 10-20 straight-up and 16-14 against the spread. Today, they are 8.5-point underdogs and have gone 10-20 as the underdog.
In their games this season, the Bulls have averaged 224.7 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 225. Their O/U record for the season is 29-25-1.
Chicago’s record in the Eastern Conference is 15-19, which has them in 9th place. In the Central Division, they are 4th with a record of 26-29.
Heading into their game against the Celtics, the Bulls are 25th in the league in scoring at 111.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 112.1 points per game.
Chicago is 27th in pace at 96.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 21st in the league at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 24th in made threes at 11.8 per game. Overall, they are hitting 36% of their shots from beyond the arc.
So far this season, the Bulls defense has been performing well, ranking 11th in the NBA at 112.9 points allowed per contest. Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.7% and 36.7% from three-point territory.
Bulls vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. In this game against the Bulls, we suggest betting on the under for DeMar DeRozan and his points prop set at 23.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 23.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Under 23.5 Points (-127)
Bulls vs. Celtics Predictions
The Celtics is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 152-95. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Celtics at -8.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 225 and our model has the Celtics and Bulls finishing with a combined 247 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Celtics -8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook