Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls prediction
NBA · Monday, 26 October 2026, 23:30 UK
Boston Celtics are favourites at 84% (Chicago Bulls 16%). Projected score BOS 120-108 CHI: BOS by about 13, 228 points in total. BOS -13.5: 48%. Over 228.5: 49%.
By ProbaPredict Data Desk · published 26 Oct 2026. Updated 26 Oct 2026, 22:31 UK; frozen at tip-off. Generated by our statistical model, not a tipster. How the model works.
What the numbers show
- Celtics rate 11.1 points per game better on our numbers (net +4.8 against −6.3), the biggest input in the prediction.
- Points should come easily: between them these teams score and concede 4.9 points more than an average pairing, which lifts the projected total.
The inputs where these teams differ most. The model weighs all of them together.
Winner
Boston Celtics 84% (fair odds 1.19)
Chicago Bulls 16% (fair odds 6.13)
Overtime included. Chance of overtime: 4%.
Handicap (BOS)
- BOS -8.563%
- BOS -13.548%
- BOS -18.533%
Chance BOS wins by more than the line. Projected margin 13.
Total points
- Over 218.570%
- Over 223.560%
- Over 228.549%
- Over 233.538%
- Over 238.528%
Projected 228, overtime included.
Head to head
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb2026 | Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls | 3627 | 3617 | 2626 | 2635 | 124 105 |
| 25 Jan2026 | Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics | 3028 | 2230 | 3627 | 2626 | 114 111 |
| 06 Jan2026 | Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls | 3114 | 2319 | 3134 | 3034 | 115 101 |
| 30 Jan2025 | Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls | 2623 | 4128 | 2925 | 2624 | 122 100 |
| 22 Dec2024 | Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics | 2828 | 2633 | 2332 | 2130 | 98 123 |
| 20 Dec2024 | Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls | 2521 | 3233 | 2928 | 2235 | 108 117 |
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PF | PA | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 3 | 3 | 0 | 355 | 317 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 440 | 428 | .750 |
| 3 | Atlanta Hawks | 3 | 2 | 1 | 374 | 327 | .667 |
| 4 | Toronto Raptors | 3 | 2 | 1 | 341 | 311 | .667 |
| 5 | Indiana Pacers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 364 | 350 | .667 |
| 6 | Washington Wizards | 3 | 2 | 1 | 354 | 348 | .667 |
| 7 | Charlotte Hornets | 3 | 2 | 1 | 306 | 341 | .667 |
| 8 | Boston Celtics | 2 | 1 | 1 | 220 | 224 | .500 |
| 9 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 231 | 235 | .500 |
| 10 | Orlando Magic | 3 | 1 | 2 | 329 | 349 | .333 |
| 11 | Chicago Bulls | 3 | 1 | 2 | 344 | 384 | .333 |
| 12 | New York Knicks | 3 | 0 | 3 | 305 | 324 | .000 |
| 13 | Milwaukee Bucks | 3 | 0 | 3 | 357 | 387 | .000 |
| 14 | Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 0 | 3 | 333 | 371 | .000 |
| 15 | Miami Heat | 3 | 0 | 3 | 327 | 374 | .000 |
Boston Celtics: last 2 games this season
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct2026 | Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | 2627 | 2422 | 3324 | 2430 | 107 103 |
| 20 Oct2026 | Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics | 2728 | 1830 | 3730 | 3925 | 121 113 |
Chicago Bulls: last 3 games this season
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct2026 | Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards | 2728 | 3529 | 2040 | 3827 | 120 124 |
| 23 Oct2026 | Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls | 3217 | 3044 | 4241 | 2130 | 125 132 |
| 22 Oct2026 | Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls | 4323 | 2621 | 3427 | 3221 | 135 92 |
Boston Celtics at home
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct2026 | Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | 2627 | 2422 | 3324 | 2430 | 107 103 |
Chicago Bulls on the road
| Date | Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct2026 | Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls | 3217 | 3044 | 4241 | 2130 | 125 132 |
| 22 Oct2026 | Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls | 4323 | 2621 | 3427 | 3221 | 135 92 |
Next games
Boston Celtics
- 27 Octvs Brooklyn NetsBOS 86%
- 30 Octvs Chicago BullsBOS 84%
- 01 Novat Orlando MagicBOS 57%
Chicago Bulls
- 29 Octvs New York KnicksNY 80%
- 30 Octat Boston CelticsBOS 84%
- 03 Novat Philadelphia 76ersPHI 74%
Frequently asked questions
- Who will win Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls?
- Our model makes Boston Celtics favourites at 84%, with a projected score of BOS 120-108 CHI.
- What is the handicap prediction?
- BOS -13.5 covers 48% of the time on our numbers; BOS is projected to win by about 13.
- Over or under?
- We project 228 total points including overtime. Over 228.5: 49%; under: 51%.
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