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The Boston Celtics (13-3) visit the Chicago Bulls (6-10) at United Center on Monday, November 21, 2022. The contest starts at 8:00 PM ET and airs on NBCS. The Bulls are 6-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 230 points for the matchup.
Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with sportsbooks listing the Celtics as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Celtics have -222 odds to pick up the win, while the Bulls are listed at +184 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 230 points.
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Celtics vs. Bulls Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, November 21, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
Celtics vs. Bulls Betting Trends
The Celtics have nine wins against the spread in 16 games this year. Boston has been the favorite in 16 games this season and has come away with the win 13 times (81.2%) in those contests. Celtics games this year have gone over the point total 62.5% of the time (10 out of 16 games with a set point total).
The Bulls have played 16 games, with eight wins against the spread. Chicago has been the underdog on the moneyline 11 total times this season. Chicago has gone 3-8 in those games. Bulls games this year have gone over the point total six times in 16 opportunities (37.5%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Celtics
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 16 | 30.3 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
| Jaylen Brown | 15 | 25.3 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 12 | 13 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Al Horford | 13 | 11.5 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Marcus Smart | 14 | 11.4 | 3.2 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
Bulls
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 16 | 25.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Zach LaVine | 12 | 20.7 | 3.9 | 4 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 16 | 15.8 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 15 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Goran Dragic | 16 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
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Celtics vs. Bulls Injury Report
Celtics: Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Knee)
Bulls: Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
Boston has been carried by its offense, as it ranks second-best in the NBA by scoring 120.2 points per game. It ranks 15th in the league in points allowed (113 per contest). The Celtics put up 124.1 points per game in home games, compared to 117.1 points per game in road games, a difference of seven points per contest. On offense, the Celtics have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 122.3 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 120.2 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
When it comes to three-point shooting, everything is clicking for Boston, who is draining 16.2 treys per game (best in NBA) and shooting 39.1% from beyond the arc (third-best). The Celtics have taken 52.4% two-pointers and 47.6% threes this season. Of the team’s buckets, 61.9% are two-pointers and 38.1% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Chicago Bulls
At 110.5 points scored per game and 111.6 points allowed, Chicago is 19th in the league on offense and 11th defensively. In 2022-23 the Bulls are averaging 1.9 fewer points per game at home (109.7) than away (111.6). The Bulls have performed worse offensively over their last 10 games, putting up 108.8 points per contest, 1.7 fewer points their than season average of 110.5.
In 2022-23 Chicago is third-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.1 per game) and rank 16th in 3-point percentage (35.3%). In 2022-23, the Bulls have taken 67.0% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 33.0% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 75.1% of the Bulls’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 24.9% have been 3-pointers.
Celtics vs. Bulls Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is the Celtics, and we predict that Bulls will cover the spread (Celtics -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 230 points.
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