At 8:00 ET, the Eastern Conference matchup between the Bulls and Celtics will tip-off at the United Center in Chicago. The Celtics (-311) are favored by 7.5 over the Bulls (+247), and the over/under line is set at 225.5.

Boston enters the game with a record of 43-12, and they have won six straight. Meanwhile, Chicago is 26-29 and sits 9th in the East.

BOSTON CELTICS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Celtics -7.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.

WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 152-95 in favor of the Celtics.
  • Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.3% and knocking down 19 threes.

Can the Celtics Lock in a Road Win?

The Celtics are currently on a 6-game winning streak and have a record of 43-12, which is best in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-6 and 13-6 in non-conference games.

This season, the Celtics have been favored in 52 of their 55 games and have gone 41-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +10.7 points per game.

Boston’s ATS record for the season is 24-28, and on the road, they are 10-14 ATS. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points and have an average ATS record of 22-27 as the favorite.

In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Nets by a score of 136-86. The O/U line for that game was 227, and Boston was favored by 11.5 points.

This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 27-28, and their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 231.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5.

When it comes to scoring, the Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season. They are averaging 120.7 points per game, which is 5th in the league. In terms of their road scoring, they are 6th in the NBA with an average of 118.6 points per game.

So far this season, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.9% of their games. In terms of their scoring streak, they have increased their scoring in each of their last two games.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the NBA with an average of 16.2 made threes per game. Overall, they are 4th in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. In terms of their pace, the Celtics are 17th in the league.

So far this season, the Celtics defense has been performing well, ranking 5th in the NBA at 110.6 points allowed per contest. The Boston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 44.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Boston.

Will Chicago Win at Home?

In terms of their ATS record, the Bulls have covered the spread in their last two games and have an overall ATS record of 29-25. At home, they are 15-12 ATS compared to 14-13 on the road.

This season, Chicago has been the underdog in 30 of their 55 games and has a record of 10-20 in those games. As the underdog, they are 16-14 ATS with an average scoring differential of -4.8 points per game.

Chicago’s most recent game was a 108-105 loss to the Cavaliers. The Bulls covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 223.

On average, the Bulls’ games have seen a combined scoring total of 224.7 points, which is just below today’s O/U line of 225.5. This season, the team has a 29-25-1 O/U record.

In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 26-29. Within the Central Division, they are 4th. Their most recent game against a Western Conference opponent was vs. the Cavaliers.

At home, the Bulls are averaging 112.1 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.8 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.8 possessions per game.

Chicago has been an average three-point shooting team this season, hitting 36% of their attempts (18th). They are 24th in made threes at 11.8 per game. From two-point range, they are 23rd in shooting percentage at 52%.

So far, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 38.2% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 28th in the league at 24.3 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 23rd in attempts and 20th in made free throws.

Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 11th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.9 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.7% and allowing 36.7% from beyond the arc.