The Chicago Bulls (1-2) and Boston Celtics (1-1) meet Monday for an Eastern Conference clash. Tip from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Celtics won 2-1 winning both games at home
The Bulls lost to the Washington Wizards 124-120 Saturday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite with the Over (243.5) hitting. Chicago took a 5-point lead into the half, but was outscored 40-20 in the third quarter. Rookie F Caleb Wilson tallied a game-high 30 points on 10 for 24 shooting. The Bulls, aside from the loss Saturday, have a 7-point win over Milwaukee and a 43-point loss against
Toronto on their resume.
The Celtics beat the New York Knicks 107-103 Friday, covering as a 2.5-point home favorite as the Under (220.5) cashed. F Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 36 points with 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Boston dropped its season opener by 8 to the Detroit Pistons. It is 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 1-1 O/U.
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Bulls at Celtics odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Celtics -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +14.5 (-115) | Celtics -14.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bulls at Celtics key injuries
Bulls
- C Nic Claxton (hamstring) out
- F Patrick Williams (adductor) questionable
Celtics
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 123, Bulls 115
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Celtics (-800) should come out on top easily at home, but they're far too expensive to consider to win outright.
Against the spread
BET BULLS +14.5 (-115).
The Celtics have a revamped roster after trading F Jaylen Brown, and they haven't shown much upside on either side of the court so far this season. They're averaging 110 points per game (PPG), which won't be enough to cover a spread of this size, and they rank 20th in defensive rating (115.5).
The Bulls struggled immensely in the season opener, but behind much-improved play from Wilson, they've looked significantly better over their last 2 games, averaging 126 PPG. They're 1-0 ATS as an underdog. Expect them to cover this massive spread and back BULLS +14.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).
If it were up to the Bulls, every game would be a drag race. They rank atop the NBA in pace (108.83), and they should force a fast tempo. Against the Celtics, who rank 11th in effective field goal percentage (54.9%), that added pace should lead to more scoring chances for an efficient offense. Chicago is 3-0 O/U and has allowed at least 124 points in each of those contests.
Best prop bet
Celtics F JAYSON TATUM 30+ POINTS. YES (+105)
After playing just 16 games last season following a return from a torn Achilles, Tatum is looking much like his former self. He's topped 37 minutes in both games this season and has attempted at least 23 shots in each. If those repeat, which they should, expect a big night from the star forward.
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