The Celtics host the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, Nov 28. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Boston comes into this game as 13-point favorites with the total set at 218.5. Keep reading to get our Celtics vs. Bulls predictions.
Celtics vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Celtics -13
- Total 218.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 28
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home games, Boston has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Although the Celtics have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-4.
No Pressure for Chicago as Away Dogs
Over the Bulls’ last five games, they are 1-4 and come in with an overall record of 5-13. The team currently sits 13th in the Eastern Conference and 4th place in the Central division.
The Bulls offense is coming off a game where they scored 109 points against the Nets. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.2% and connected on 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Zach LaVine who comes into today’s matchup averaging 22.1. DeMar DeRozan also heads into the game with a PPG average of 21.5.
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 112.2 points per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.6 per game, which is 2nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 24th in blocked shots at 4.3 per game.
Will the Celtics Defense Show Up at Home?
Over the Celtics’ last five games, they are 5-0 and come in with an overall record of 13-4. During their 17 games, the Celtics have gone 12-3 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 1-1 in non-conference matchups.
In their latest game, the Celtics offense put up 113 points against the Hawks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 44.2% and made 13 threes. Offensively, the Celtics hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 18th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 17th in terms of percentage and 3rd in three-pointers made.
At this time, the Celtics’ defense is positioned 4th in the NBA, permitting 107.3 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 49.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.3% of their three-point attempts.
Celtics vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -125. According to our projections, Jayson Tatum is expected to record 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 28.5 Points (-125)
Celtics vs. Bulls Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +13, we have the Bulls as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 218.5, and our model predicts the Bulls and Celtics to score a combined 213 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Bulls +13 | at Fanduel Sportsbook