The Chicago Bulls (17-18) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they look to build on a four-game road win streak when they take on the Boston Celtics (22-12) on Monday, January 5, 2026 at TD Garden. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and CHSN.
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Celtics vs. Bulls Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Celtics 123, Bulls 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-559)
- Total Pick: Under 236.5 (computer predicts 234.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-11.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2025 | Celtics | -14.5 | 230 | -1010 | +660 | 122-100 BOS |
| 12/21/2024 | Celtics | -12 | 240.5 | -658 | +476 | 123-98 BOS |
| 12/19/2024 | Celtics | -14.5 | 241 | -1220 | +752 | 117-108 CHI |
| 11/29/2024 | Celtics | -12 | 243.5 | -746 | +529 | 138-129 BOS |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Boston has a 20-14-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Celtics have a 1-2 record against the spread in games they were favored by 11.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 16 of Boston's 35 games with a set total have hit the over (45.7%).
- The Celtics have been favorites in 22 games this season and won 15 (68.2%) of those contests.
- Boston has a record of 3-1 when it's favored by -559 or more by bookmakers this season.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago is 18-17-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 11.5-point underdogs this season, the Bulls are 1-0 against the spread.
- Chicago has hit the over in 16 of its 35 games with a set total (45.7%).
- The Bulls have won 61.1% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (11-7).
- Chicago has played as a moneyline underdog of +412 or longer in just one game this season, which it won.
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Celtics vs. Bulls Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles)
Bulls
Bulls:
Coby White: Probable (Calf),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Jalen Smith: Out (Concussion Protocol),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee)
Celtics vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and CHSN
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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