Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics 1/9/2023 Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
The Chicago Bulls will play against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden in Boston, MA on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 7:30 PM (EDT). The Bulls are sitting in fourth place in the Central Division with an overall record of 19-21. The team is coming into this match with three straight wins, following a 126-118 victory over the Utah Jazz. Zach LaVine scored 36 points with 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block while Nikola Vucevic delivered 15 points with 16 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. DeMar DeRozan scored 35 points with 7 assists and 2 rebounds.
The Bulls are scoring an average of 115.1 points per game this season. The team hauled a total of 42.4 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 7.5 steals, and 4.8 blocks per meeting. SF DeMar DeRozan is the top point maker of the team with 26.4 points, 4.9 assists, 50.4% FG shooting, and 88.7% from the charity zone. C Nikola Vucevic delivered 10.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks while SG Alex Caruso made 1.6 steals for the team.
- The Chicago Bulls are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches.
- The Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games with the Celtics.
- Chicago is 7-13 SU in their last 20 matches against Boston.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics 1/9/2023 Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, are in first place in the Atlantic Division with an overall record of 28-12. The team won two consecutive games into this matchup, following a 121-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Jayson Tatum scored 34 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists while Robert Williams III delivered 10 points with 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks, and 2 steals. Derrick White delivered 8 points with 11 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
The Celtics are averaging a total of 118.8 points per game this season. The team collected a total of 43.9 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 6.6 steals, and 5.4 blocks. SF Jayson Tatum has 30.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 47.2% FG shooting, and 85.6% from the charity area. PG Marcus Smart delivered 7.2 assists and 1.3 steals while C Al Horford notched 1.0 blocks.
- The Boston Celtics are 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games with Chicago.
- The Celtics are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches at home.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics. The NBA pick for this game is the Boston Celtics. Boston’s top assist maker Marcus Smart is listed as questionable in this match as he suffered an injury in last Saturday’s win. Meanwhile, the Bulls will be playing with their leading scorer Zach LaVine, who will score enough points for the team to cover the number. Look for the Boston Celtics to win at home with a predicted score of 121-117.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
Date: Monday, January 9, 2023
TV: NBA TV
NBA Odds: Chicago Bulls +8.5
NBA Totals: 237
