Boston Celtics Look to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive Against Struggling Chicago Bulls
Tuesday night the Boston Celtics (13-4 SU, 7-8-2 ATS, 6-10-1 O/U) visit the Chicago Bulls (5-13 SU, 5-12-1 ATS, 9-9 O/U) for an Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics have
Game outlook
Tuesday night the Boston Celtics (13-4 SU, 7-8-2 ATS, 6-10-1 O/U) visit the Chicago Bulls (5-13 SU, 5-12-1 ATS, 9-9 O/U) for an Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics have won eight of their last ten games and are favored by 12.5 points despite a few injuries. The Bulls have lost seven of their last eight games and are without SF and have two questionable players in PG and SG. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulls +600 | Celtics -900
Spread: Bulls +13 (-110) | Celtics -13 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 218.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 90%.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are currently 5-13 (5-12-1 ATS) and have a power ranking of 23. They have an offensive rating of 28, a defensive rating of 18, and a pace rating of 29. They score an average of 106.7 points per game (28th), hit 44.4% of their field goals (27th), and convert 80.3% of their free throws (8th). Defensively, opponents hit 47.2% of their field goals (19th) and score 112.2 points per game (10th). The Bulls currently average 40.9 rebounds per game (27th).
Boston Celtics Analysis
The Boston Celtics are performing well, ranking 4th in schedule-adjusted offensive rating, 1st in adjusted defensive rating, and 23rd in pace. Offensively, they average 115.8 points per game, shooting 46.9% field goals, 35.6% from three-point range, and 78.8% of their free throws. Defensively, their opponents average 107.3 points per game, shoot 43.9% field goals, and 35.2% from three-point range. Boston averages 46.8 rebounds per game (2nd) and shows strong accuracy in free throws (16-20).