Who’s Playing
Boston @ Chicago
Current Records: Boston 3-0; Chicago 1-2
What to Know
The Chicago Bulls may be playing at home again Monday, but the experts are forecasting a 4.5-point loss. They will take on the Boston Celtics at 8 p.m. ET at United Center. Boston will be strutting in after a win while the Bulls will be stumbling in from a defeat.
There’s no need to mince words: Chicago lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers this past Saturday, and they lost bad. The score wound up at 128-96. Zach LaVine put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 23 points.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 68-68 at the half for the Celtics and the Orlando Magic this past Saturday, but Boston stepped up in the second half for a 126-120 victory. Small forward Jayson Tatum had a stellar game for Boston as he had 40 points along with eight rebounds.
Chicago is now 1-2 while Boston sits at 3-0. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Bulls have allowed their opponents to shoot 51.40% from the floor on average, which is the highest shooting percentage allowed in the league. The Celtics’ offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the highest field goal percentage in the league at 52%. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: NBC Sports Chicago
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $33.00
Odds
The Celtics are a 4.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Boston have won 18 out of their last 28 games against Chicago.
- Apr 06, 2022 – Boston 117 vs. Chicago 94
- Jan 15, 2022 – Boston 114 vs. Chicago 112
- Nov 01, 2021 – Chicago 128 vs. Boston 114
- May 07, 2021 – Chicago 121 vs. Boston 99
- Apr 19, 2021 – Chicago 102 vs. Boston 96
- Jan 25, 2021 – Boston 119 vs. Chicago 103
- Jan 13, 2020 – Boston 113 vs. Chicago 101
- Jan 04, 2020 – Boston 111 vs. Chicago 104
- Feb 23, 2019 – Chicago 126 vs. Boston 116
- Dec 08, 2018 – Boston 133 vs. Chicago 77
- Nov 14, 2018 – Boston 111 vs. Chicago 82
- Apr 06, 2018 – Boston 111 vs. Chicago 104
- Mar 05, 2018 – Boston 105 vs. Chicago 89
- Dec 23, 2017 – Boston 117 vs. Chicago 92
- Dec 11, 2017 – Chicago 108 vs. Boston 85
- Apr 28, 2017 – Boston 105 vs. Chicago 83
- Apr 26, 2017 – Boston 108 vs. Chicago 97
- Apr 23, 2017 – Boston 104 vs. Chicago 95
- Apr 21, 2017 – Boston 104 vs. Chicago 87
- Apr 18, 2017 – Chicago 111 vs. Boston 97
- Apr 16, 2017 – Chicago 106 vs. Boston 102
- Mar 12, 2017 – Boston 100 vs. Chicago 80
- Feb 16, 2017 – Chicago 104 vs. Boston 103
- Nov 02, 2016 – Boston 107 vs. Chicago 100
- Oct 27, 2016 – Chicago 105 vs. Boston 99
- Jan 22, 2016 – Boston 110 vs. Chicago 101
- Jan 07, 2016 – Chicago 101 vs. Boston 92
- Dec 09, 2015 – Boston 105 vs. Chicago 100
