Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/22/2024]

The Chicago Bulls will square off with the favored Boston Celtics in NBA action at United Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Celtics vs. Bulls matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Celtics vs. Bulls Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Celtics and Bulls 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 74% chance of defeating the Bulls. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 115-108.

According to our model, the Bulls (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 224 points has a 51% chance of going under.

Celtics vs. Bulls Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Celtics	Bulls
Spread	-8.5 (-105)	+8.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-330	+290
Total	o224 (-108)	u224 (-108)

• The Bulls are +8.5 underdogs against the Celtics, with -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Celtics (-8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bulls at +290. That means you can bet $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390, if they win.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -330, where you can risk $330 to win $100 for a total payout of $430 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 224 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Celtics vs. Bulls Picks

Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NBA best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Bulls +8.5	-110
Moneyline	Bulls	+290
Total	Under 224	-108

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, taking the Bulls moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Celtics vs. Bulls Player Props

NBA player props are a great way to wager on Thursday's Boston vs. Chicago matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Coby White is projected to have 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bulls.

Celtics Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jayson Tatum	28	8	6	3
Kristaps Porzingis	25	8	3	3
Jaylen Brown	25	5	5	2
Derrick White	16	4	6	4
Jrue Holiday	12	5	5	2

Bulls Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Bulls:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Coby White	22	5	6	4
DeMar DeRozan	22	5	5	1
Nikola Vucevic	20	10	4	2
Ayo Dosunmu	13	4	3	2
Alex Caruso	12	5	3	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Celtics vs. Bulls Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Bulls and Celtics at United Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls
• Date: Thursday February 22, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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