Celtics vs. Bulls Odds & Betting Predictions - February 23, 2024
Celtics at Bulls
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Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
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Celtics 22-6 | -7.5 | -8.5-110 | o224-110 | -330 |
Bulls 13-16 | u226 | +8.5-110 | u224-110 | +270 |
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February 23, 2024United CenterChicago
Celtics vs. Bulls Expert Picks
Scott Pritchard
304d ago
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
CHI +8.5-110
1u
Mjaybrod
304d ago
Last 30d: 151-138-0 (+11.4u)
Under 225-110
1u
Big boy Chicago seatbelts will be in full effect
Joe Dellera
305d ago
Last 30d: 69-72-5 (+7.5u)
BOS -7.5+100
0.5u
Heads up with @nbaWatts 🤝
K.Porzingis o18.5 Pts-110
1u
🎙️ @CashThatPodcast got this first overnight at -110 so it pays to tune in!
The Boston Celtics face off against the Chicago Bulls for their first game out of the break and one player I expect to thrive is Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis sets up well for this spot against a Chicago team that allows the highest frequency of 3s in the league. Despite this high frequency, their overall 3-point percentage allowed is about league average at 37.2%.
Chicago has been able to mitigate the 3 point damage due to their strong point-of-attack defense with Caruso, Dosunmo, and White. They don't allow offensive players to take them off the dribble or while engaged defensively. Rather, Chicago allows a particular type of 3. The catch-and-shoot.
When opponents take 0 dribbles, they shoot 38.7% from 3 against Chicago, and even overall, Chicago allows the most FGAs per game on zero dribbles. While the POA defense is strong, the rotations haven't been as crisp.
Porzingis takes the third-most FGAs per game without dribbling the basketball (9.0) with a 63.8% eFG%. He has been excellent from both 2 point and 3 point range on 0 dribbles, a shot which comprises 70.1% of his attempts overall.
On the season, Porzingis has exceeded 18.5 points in 57% of games while averaging 20.2 and in 8 games this season with 3+ days of rest he has averaged 21.4 ppg.
I expect Porzingis to exceed 18.5 points with the best current price being (-125) at MGM.
Kyle Murray
306d ago
Last 30d: 58-67-1 (-12.3u)
K.Porzingis o18.5 Pts-120
1.2u
Scott Pritchard
307d ago
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
CHI +7.5-105
1u
PRO Insights
Celtics
BOS Insights
- Featured InsightThe Celtics are 36-6 (.857) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season -- 3rd-best in the NBA; the Bulls have allowed 14.3 made three-pointers per game this season -- 2nd-worst in the NBA.
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Bulls
CHI Insights
- Featured InsightThe Bulls have shot 40% from three (117/291) in close and late situations this season -- T-3rd-best in the NBA; the Celtics have allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three in close and late situations this season -- 5th-worst in the NBA.
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Celtics vs. Bulls Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Bulls are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Bulls are 2-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Bulls are 8-6 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Bulls' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Bulls' 14 last games at home
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Celtics vs. Bulls Injury Updates
Celtics Injuries
- Sam HauserSF
Sam Hauser (back) out Saturday.
Out
Bulls Injuries
- Torrey CraigSF
Torrey Craig (allergic reaction) out Friday.
Out
- Josh GiddeyPG
Josh Giddey (ankle) out Saturday.
Out
Player Stats
- scoringNikola Vucevic22ppg
- reboundingNikola Vucevic14rpg
- assistsAyo Dosunmu8apg
- shootingDalen Terry100fg%
Team Stats
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Celtics at Bulls Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
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Celtics 22-6 | o116.5-110 | u116.5-115 |
Bulls 13-16 | o107.5-115 | u107.5-110 |