Celtics vs. Bulls betting: NBA preview for Jan. 24

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The Chicago Bulls (22-22) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Boston Celtics (28-16) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at United Center as 3.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and CHSN. The point total is set at 231.5 for the matchup.

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Celtics Cover -3.5 vs Bulls -108

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Celtics vs. Bulls betting lines

  • Celtics odds to win: -156
  • Bulls odds to win: +130
  • Spread: Celtics (-3.5)
  • Total: 231.5
  • TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Celtics Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Boston has a 15-9 ATS record in road games so far while going 15-9 overall in those contests.
  • Boston has an 8-4 record ATS on the road this year when playing as 3.5-point favorites or more.
  • Celtics games have gone over the set point total 10 times on the road this season.
  • Boston and its opponents have averaged a total of 228.1 points per road contest this year, 3.4 points fewer than this game’s posted total.

Celtics Recent Trends

  • The Celtics have a 6-4 record straight-up in their last 10 matchups, while covering the spread five times in those games.
  • The Celtics and their opponents have hit the over in three of those 10 games.
  • The last 10 Celtics games averaged 227.9 total points, 3.6 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.
  • Over the past 10 games, the Celtics are scoring 2.7 points less per game compared to their season average.

Celtics Betting Records

  • The Celtics have won 70% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (21-9).
  • When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -156 or shorter, Boston has a record of 18-7 (72% win percentage).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Celtics’ implied win probability is 60.9%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.1 (14th in NBA) 44.6 (third) 45 (10th) 42.2 (sixth) 23.9 (29th) 11.3 (first)

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Bulls Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • At home this season, Bulls games have gone over the set point total nine times.
  • The Bulls are 14-9 in home contests with a 13-10 record against the spread at home.
  • This year, the Bulls have a 2-5 record ATS at home when playing as 3.5-point underdogs or more.
  • The Bulls and their opponents have averaged a total of 238.0 points per home contest this season, 6.5 points greater than this game’s projected total.

Bulls Recent Trends

  • The Bulls have covered the spread five times in their last 10 contests while putting up a 5-5 record straight-up in those games.
  • Bulls’ last 10 outings saw four go over the total.
  • The past 10 Bulls games averaged 0.3 more points (231.8) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The Bulls’ per-game scoring average during their past 10 games is 115.0, 3.0 points lower than their season-long per-game average.

Bulls Betting Records

  • This season, Chicago has been the underdog 23 times and won 12, or 52.2%, of those games.
  • The Bulls are 9-9 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +130 or more on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 43.5% chance of a victory for the Bulls.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.6 (eighth in NBA) 47.3 (19th) 45.3 (eighth) 45 (21st) 29.9 (third) 13.4 (seventh)
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