Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics 1/9/23 – On Monday, the (19-21 SU and 20-18-2 ATS), Chicago Bulls, and (28-12 Su, 21-18-1 AT) Boston Celtics will be on the court for an Eastern Conference match. In their last game, Chicago beat Utah 126-118 with 8-12 SU and 10-9-1 ATS at home. San Antonio was defeated by Boston 15-5 SU at home and 12-8 ATS away on Saturday. The NBA betting picks are updated online for this upcoming game.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics
Date & Time: January 9, 2023 7:30 PM ET
Location: TD Garden
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds
Bulls
Moneyline: +265
Spread: +8 (-119)
Total: 237 over (-110)
Celtics
Moneyline: -400
Spread: -8 (-119)
Total: 237 under (-110)
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Analysis
The Bulls won three consecutive games, beating Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Utah. After losing consecutive games to Cleveland, Chicago was on a three-game winning streak. It’s not going to be easy. The Bulls will take on Boston on Monday, and the Bulls will end the week against Golden State on Tuesday.
The Bulls average 115.1 points per game, and shoot 49.0% from the field (fourth highest in the league). They are also sixth in three point percentage (37.7%), and fifth in free throw percentage (81.7%). Chicago’s schedule-adjusted offensive ranking is 15th. Its effective field goal percentage (55.2%) ranks 10th according to Dunks and Threes.
With roughly half of the season complete, the Celtics are the first team in the Eastern Conference. However, they are only 1.5 games ahead the Nets and 2.5 ahead of Milwaukee. It won’t be easy to stay ahead of the pack, but the defending EC champs will be able to do it.
Boston has lost two of its three first games to Chicago. Boston won on November 4 and was outshot from both the field and the three-point line. However, they outrebounded Chicago Bulls in the box and won the turnover race. In the paint, the Bulls were outscored by the Celtics 52 to 34. Boston led by as much as 14 points, but couldn’t cover the seven-point spread at Home.
At 118.8 points per match, the Celtics are leading the league. They shoot 47.9% from the field and 37.3 percent from far. Boston ranks first in free-throw percentage (82.3%), first in schedule-adjusted offensive rating and third in effective field goals percentage.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Against the Spread
Chicago are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 9 games. Chicago are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games. Chicago are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against Boston. Chicago are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games against Boston. Chicago are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Boston are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Boston are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games against Chicago. Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home. Boston are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Boston are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Free Pick
Chicago is underdog in this game. But, Bulls will cover the spread as per the latest NBA Betting lines.
Free Pick: Bulls +8
