The Boston Celtics (56-14) visit the Chicago Bulls (34-36) Saturday night. Tip from United Center is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Celtics vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-0
Boston has won 9 games in a row after taking down the Detroit Piston 129-102 Friday and covering as a 13.5-point road favorite. G Jaylen Brown'scored a game-high 33 points while 4 of the 5 Boston players who scored in double figures had at lead 19. The Celtics shot 52.8% from the field in the win.
The Bulls snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 127-117 loss against the Houston Rockets Thursday while failing to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs. G Ayo Dosunmu'scored a game-high 35 points on 5-of-6 shooting from 3 while 6 Bulls players, including every starter, scored in double figures. Chicago shot 45.2% from the field in the loss.