Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics Betting Tips – Celtics To Blowout Bulls In NBA
The Boston Celtics are favored to cover a considerable double-digit spread against the Chicago Bulls, as the Bulls have repeatedly fallen behind early in games this season. Boston comes off a strong win against the defending champions New York after opening with a loss, while Chicago has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 129 points per game and suffering two heavy defeats out of three matches. The article recommends backing the Celtics due to their form and the Bulls' ongoing struggles.
- Boston favoured to cover double-digit spread as Bulls struggle early in season
- Chicago has suffered significant defensive lapses, allowing 129 points per game
- Boston rebounded strongly after an opening loss, defeating the defending champions
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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.
Key Numbers – Will Celtics Make It Back-To-Back Home Wins?
- 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
Celtics Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- 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 1-2 After Losing Home Opener
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 Rebounded From Season-Opening Loss
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.
Boston -14.5
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