Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Free Pick – Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025
The Chicago Bulls (20-27) and Boston Celtics (32-15) will battle for the fourth time this season on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30 PM ET at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is currently favored to win with a point spread at -14.5 (-105 at MyBookie).
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Bulls are 2-3 in their last five performances, and they recently ended a two-game losing skid. This recent battle was a 129-121 outing over the Denver Nuggets.
Chicago had a slight deficit entering the half, but were able to maintain a steady offensive performance in the second half that propelled them to victory. Zach Lavine led with 21 points, and the Bulls had seven players total in double figures.
The one area that clearly set both teams apart was long range shooting. Denver made just six of 27 shots from beyond the arc, while the Bulls made 24 of 53 threes. Other than that, both teams stacked up roughly the same on paper.
The Bulls are averaging 116.7 points a game and rank seventh in the league for this effort. Their defense has been less than productive, ranking 29th in allowing 120.0 points per game from opponents. This spread would be more appealing if they can lock teams down defensively.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Celtics are 3-2 in their previous five matchups, with a recent loss to the Houston Rockets. In this 114-112 defeat, they lost by a floater from Amen Thompson with 0.7 seconds left.
Boston had great momentum to start the second half and contributed 37 points in the third quarter. But a weaker 23-point fourth quarter cooled off their chances at winning. Jaylen Brown led with 28 points and five players total reached double figures.
Both teams looked similar on paper, with the Rockets having better ball movement with 29 assists compared to the Celtics’ 21. In addition, the Celtics turned it over 15 times and gave up 21 points as a result. You cannot win close battles if you turn it over that many times.
The Celtics are fifth in the league for averaging 117.2 points a game. Defensively they rank sixth for allowing 108.5 points from opposing teams per game. This creates a favorable spread, especially if they are able to slow down good offensive teams.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie offers the best Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics betting odds, which show the Celtics as 14.5-point favorites. Looking at market predictions, the Celtics have a 77.2 percent chance of winning.
Boston has a 2-1 lead over the season series, with an average final score of 123.0 to 114.6. Interestingly enough, the Celtics have won both of those games on the road. The Celtics have not quite looked like themselves over their last five games, so consider the Bulls to cover here.
Final Pick: Chicago Bulls +14.5 (-115)
