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Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls prediction

HomeBoston Celtics4–0, 1st in Eastern ConferenceAwayChicago Bulls3–2, 6th in Eastern Conference
Tip-off
66%34%
Win probability

Our pick

Lean
Boston Celtics to win

Prediction updated

Predicted score
119–114
Margin
+5

Who will win Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls?

The numbers side with Boston Celtics (66%) at home against Chicago Bulls, with 119–114 the most likely shape of the final score.

Boston Celtics have won 4 of their last 5, scoring 120.6 and allowing 108.6 points a game over that stretch. Chicago Bulls have won 3 of their last 5, scoring 120.4 and allowing 120.8 points a game over that stretch.

Boston Celtics sit 1st in the Eastern Conference at 4–0, while Chicago Bulls sit 6th in the Eastern Conference at 3–2.

On adjusted efficiency, Boston Celtics rate +1.1 and Chicago Bulls -2.3 points per game against an average side, a 3.3-point edge to Boston Celtics. Home court is worth about 1.9 points in this competition.

Boston Celtics to win (66%). Projected score: 119–114.

Tale of the tape

Boston CelticsBefore tip-offChicago Bulls
  • 1–1Season record1–2
  • 1–0Home / road recordThe home team at home, the away team on the road1–1
  • 1–1Last 10 games1–2
  • W1Current streakL1
  • 110.0Points per game114.7
  • 112.0Points allowed per game128.0
  • −2.0Average margin−13.3
  • 2 daysRest before this game1 day
  • 2Games in the last 7 days3
  • 38.0Rebounds per game47.3
  • 26.5Assists per game23.3
  • 16.0Three-pointers made per game9.3
  • 38.0Bench points per game36.7
  • +1.1Net ratingPoints per game better or worse than an average side−2.3
  • +0.1AttackPoints scored above average, adjusted for opponents+0.6
  • +0.9DefencePoints kept below average, adjusted for opponents−2.8
  • +1.9Home courtWorth this many points in this competition–

Team numbers per game from the last 2 box scores; records and scoring from this season in this competition.

Quarter by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4
Boston Celtics0.027.0–27.0+7.027.0–20.0+1.031.5–30.5−10.024.5–34.5
Chicago Bulls−12.022.3–34.3+5.033.3–28.3−9.429.3–38.7+3.029.7–26.7

Average margin per period over each team's last 10 games in this competition, with scored–allowed underneath.

Key matchup

Paul GeorgeForward · Boston CelticsVSC. WilsonChicago Bulls

Leading scorers · averages over the last 2 games

  • 26.5Points21.0
  • 6.0Rebounds7.7
  • 2.5Assists1.3
  • 5.0Three-pointers made1.3
  • 32.1Minutes33.7

Team leaders

Boston CelticsThis seasonChicago Bulls

Per-game averages this season in this competition from the box scores so far (2 per team); current squads only.

Key battles

Guards
Derrick WhiteVSNorman Powell
PTS
14.5·18.7
REB
2.5·3.7
AST
7.0·1.7
Guards
Jordan WalshVSJosh Giddey
PTS
2.5·5.7
REB
4.5·6.3
AST
0.5·8.3
Centres
Mitchell RobinsonVSJalen Smith
PTS
4.0·14.3
REB
3.5·7.3
AST
1.5·1.0
Cross-matchup
Paul GeorgeVSC. Wilson
PTS
26.5·21.0
REB
6.0·7.7
AST
2.5·1.3
Cross-matchup
Jayson TatumVSM. Buzelis
PTS
24.5·14.3
REB
6.5·5.3
AST
9.0·1.7

Player projectionsPro

Likely lineups

Home
Boston Celtics

Likely starting five

  1. Jayson Tatum
    Forward · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    24.5
  2. Derrick White
    Guard · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    14.5
  3. Paul George
    Forward · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    26.5
  4. Mitchell Robinson
    Center · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    4.0
  5. Jordan Walsh
    Guard · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    2.5
Away
Chicago Bulls

Likely starting five

  1. C. Wilson
    Started 3 of last 3
    PPG
    21.0
  2. Norman Powell
    Guard · Started 3 of last 3
    PPG
    18.7
  3. Josh Giddey
    Guard · Started 3 of last 3
    PPG
    5.7
  4. M. Buzelis
    Started 3 of last 3
    PPG
    14.3
  5. Jalen Smith
    Center · Started 3 of last 3
    PPG
    14.3
Full lineups and benchPlayer stats and season averages
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Boston Celtics

4–1

4–0, 1st in Eastern Conference

Chicago Bulls

3–2

3–2, 6th in Eastern Conference

Head to head

No recent meetings on record.

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