Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at 8:30pm E.T.

Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Celtics -2.

Total: 220.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Bulls Spotlight

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a romping last night to the Golden State Warriors, despite being 2.5-point favorites at home. Offensively on the road, the Bulls rank 11th in points per game, 3rd in field goal percentage, and 1st in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Bulls rank 14th in points allowed, 20th in field goal percentage, 21st in 3-point shooting, and 17th in rebounding. 

Celtics Spotlight

The Boston Celtics were just tossed around by the Philadelphia Sixers last night, snapping their three-game win streak. Offensively at home, the Celtics rank 23rd in points per game, 24th in field goal percentage, and 21st in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Celtics rank 8th in points allowed, 5th in field goal percentage, 12th in 3-point shooting, and 16th in rebounding. 

Final Say

The Celtics just had a nice wake-up call to their pride last night after the Sixers wiped them up-and-down the court, and look to bounce-back at home where they’ve gone 4-1 SU in their last five games there. They also have been profitable versus the Bulls where they’ve gone 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings, while they have gone 5-1 ATS in their last six games against a Central Division opponent. The Bulls haven’t been in good form lately, going just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games, while they’ve gone just 1-5 ATS in their last six games on the road. The Bulls were just beaten down by the Warriors and had a scare with LaVine’s knee, so it’s hard to see them carrying much momentum into this one. Rolling with the Celtics to take this one as small home favorites.

Pick: Boston Celtics -2