Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks – Celtics To Blowout Bulls In NBA
- Boston tipped to cover double-digit spread versus Chicago
- Chicago has faced significant early deficits in all three games
- Article recommends backing Boston, given Chicago's defensive struggles
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks
Boston are tipped to cover a double-digit spread as they blowout the Bulls.
This is a lot of points for a game this early in the season, but Chicago have dug themselves into big holes in each of their first three games, and that spells trouble against a much better Celtics team.
- Boston Celtics won and covered in their home opener
- Chicago Bulls have failed to cover in their 2 defeats
- Chicago Bulls are giving up 129.0 points per game (28th in the NBA)
- The Over has cashed in all 3 of Chicago’s games so far
Head To Head
- Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 157-116
- Boston Celtics won 124-105 when the two teams last met in February 2026
Chicago Bulls Form
Chicago head back out on the road having failed to build on their victory in Milwaukee, falling to 1-2.
The Bulls opened the season with a trip to face Toronto, and suffered a 135-92 blowout defeat at the hands of the Raptors.
They rebounded in Milwaukee as they beat the Bucks 132-125 last Friday night, but they failed to follow that up 24 hours later.
Chicago’s opening home game of the season ended in a 124-120 defeat to Washington.
Despite the loss rookie Caleb Wilson impressed again, recording 30 points and 14 rebounds in a double-double.
Boston Celtics Form
Boston go into this matchup having bounced back from the opening night defeat in Detroit.
The Celtics opened the campaign with a trip to face Detroit, but returned home empty-handed as they were beaten 121-113.
They rebounded immediately though, as they got the better of defending champions New York in their home opener, winning 107-103.
Jayson Tatum pulled the strings for Boston in that victory, racking up 36 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
Paul George contributed 15 points and seven rebounds, while Neemias Queta had 15 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Verdict
The number is big, but Chicago have faced huge deficits in each of their three games so far.
That has resulted in two defeats – including a 43-point loss in Toronto – so we are backing Boston to deliver here.
That has resulted in two defeats – including a 43-point loss in Toronto – so we are backing Boston to deliver here.
Leigh Copson
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