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Celtics Aim for Fourth Straight Win vs. Bulls
6 Jan
Summary
- Celtics seek fourth consecutive victory against the Bulls.
- Josh Giddey is out for the Chicago Bulls due to a hamstring injury.
- The Celtics are favored by 11.5 points in the matchup.
The Boston Celtics are poised to secure their fourth consecutive victory as they face the Chicago Bulls in a pivotal Eastern Conference contest on Monday night. Boston is riding a wave of success, following a dominant 146-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. In contrast, the Bulls are looking to rebound from a 112-99 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on the same day. The Bulls, currently third in the Central Division with a 17-18 record, have a challenging 7-9 record on the road this season.
The Celtics, holding second place in the Atlantic Division with a 22-12 standing, have demonstrated significant strength at home, boasting a 10-5 record at TD Garden in the 2025-26 season. Adding to Chicago's difficulties, their leading scorer, Josh Giddey, has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time from TD Garden, with Boston holding a historical advantage, leading the all-time series 137-110 and having won six of the last seven meetings.
As per the latest odds, the Celtics are favored by 11.5 points, with the over/under set at 234.5 total points. Betting trends suggest a strong inclination towards the over, as indicated by the SportsLine Projection Model, which has predicted the total points to exceed 234.5. This prediction is supported by the fact that the total has surpassed this mark in four of the last seven head-to-head games, and in recent matchups for both teams. Furthermore, both teams have performed well against the spread, with a 7-3 record over their past ten games.
