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Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Stats

Date: Thu 31 Dec 2026
Tip-off: 01:00
Scheduled
Position#27
Record3-9
FormLLLWW
Points / game114.6
Allowed / game125.9
vs
Form · last 5 games
5.1/10
Around normal
5.3/10
Around normal
Position#3
Record10-2
FormWWWWW
Points / game114.2
Allowed / game103.1
USANBA· United Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Boston Celtics
09 Mar 2027
CHI v BOS
upcoming
30 Dec 2026
CHI v BOS
upcoming
24 Jan 2026
CHI114
BOS111
21 Dec 2024
CHI98
BOS123
29 Nov 2024
CHI129
BOS138
23 Mar 2024
CHI113
BOS124
22 Feb 2024
CHI112
BOS129
21 Nov 2022
CHI121
BOS107
24 Oct 2022
CHI120
BOS102
06 Apr 2022
CHI94
BOS117
07 May 2021
CHI121
BOS99
25 Jan 2021
CHI103
BOS119
15 Mar 2020
CHI v BOS
upcoming
04 Jan 2020
CHI104
BOS111
23 Feb 2019
CHI126
BOS116
08 Dec 2018
CHI77
BOS133
05 Mar 2018
CHI89
BOS105
11 Dec 2017
CHI108
BOS85
28 Apr 2017
CHI83
BOS105
23 Apr 2017
CHI95
BOS104
21 Apr 2017
CHI87
BOS104
16 Feb 2017
CHI104
BOS103
27 Oct 2016
CHI105
BOS99
07 Jan 2016
CHI101
BOS92
03 Jan 2015
CHI109
BOS104
08 Nov 2014
CHI101
BOS106
31 Mar 2014
CHI94
BOS80
02 Jan 2014
CHI94
BOS82
18 Dec 2012
CHI100
BOS89
12 Nov 2012
CHI95
BOS101
05 Apr 2012
CHI93
BOS86
16 Feb 2012
CHI89
BOS80
07 Apr 2011
CHI97
BOS81
08 Jan 2011
CHI90
BOS79
13 Apr 2010
CHI101
BOS93
12 Dec 2009
CHI80
BOS106
30 Apr 2009
CHI128
BOS127
26 Apr 2009
CHI121
BOS118
23 Apr 2009
CHI86
BOS107
17 Mar 2009
CHI127
BOS121
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#23
L
120-124
120
124
-4
110avg 106
H25/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
99-134
99
134
-35
78avg 106
A26/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
127-133
127
133
-6
119avg 106
H29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
111-125
111
125
-14
91avg 106
A30/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
107-126
107
126
-19
92avg 106
A03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
105-135
105
135
-30
81avg 106
A05/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
121-127
121
127
-6
118avg 106
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
119-124
119
124
-5
126avg 106
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
W
125-117 OT
125
117
+8
126avg 106
H14/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
117-106
117
106
+11
114avg 106
A15/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-28
35-29
20-40
38-27
21-33
33-33
21-39
24-29
33-34
29-22
34-34
31-43
25-44
24-34
25-21
37-26
23-30
36-34
20-26
28-36
21-43
31-41
27-29
26-22
33-34
28-34
32-31
28-28
41-29
29-27
19-34
30-34
33-24
27-29
24-30
26-27
29-17
29-28
30-35
29-26
240.2Avg total
115.1Scored
125.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)114.6125.9240.5-11.325%
Season at home (5)122.4125.0247.4-2.620%
Season away (7)109.0126.6235.6-17.629%
Last 10 (10)115.1125.1240.2-10.020%
Last 5 (5)117.4121.8239.2-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)114.6128.2242.8-13.717%
vs Similar (5)128.4130.2258.6-1.840%
vs Weaker (2)124.0103.0227.0+21.0100%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
134-99
134
99
+35
127avg 107
H26/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
125-124 OT
125
124
+1
119avg 107
H27/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
125-111
125
111
+14
118avg 107
H30/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
108-97
108
97
+11
103avg 107
A01/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
93-109
93
109
-16
78avg 107
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
109-102
109
102
+7
102avg 107
H05/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
119-80
119
80
+39
123avg 107
A07/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
117-97
117
97
+20
109avg 107
A09/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
W
123-101
123
101
+22
117avg 107
A11/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#19
W
98-93
98
93
+5
95avg 107
A12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-21
33-33
39-21
29-24
26-31
30-30
30-21
31-35
44-25
34-24
21-25
26-37
24-23
31-27
22-24
31-23
29-29
21-28
23-25
20-27
28-14
34-27
25-38
22-23
40-20
30-19
26-18
23-23
25-27
33-18
33-29
26-23
30-23
32-28
29-31
32-19
29-38
25-23
21-19
23-13
216.4Avg total
115.1Scored
101.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)114.2103.1217.3+11.283%
Season at home (5)120.0107.8227.8+12.2100%
Season away (7)110.199.7209.9+10.471%
Last 10 (10)115.1101.3216.4+13.890%
Last 5 (5)113.294.6207.8+18.6100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)109.0106.2215.2+2.860%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)115.5105.0220.5+10.576%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -3.0-3.0Q1: +5.7+5.7Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: +4.6+4.6Q3Q3: -6.7-6.7Q3: +1.8+1.8Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: +1.6+1.6
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -3.0-3.0Q1: +5.7+5.7Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: +4.6+4.6Q3Q3: -6.7-6.7Q3: +1.8+1.8Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: +1.6+1.6
Chicago BullsBoston Celtics
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#23
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H25/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
54-66
54
66
-12
A26/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
W
62-56
62
56
+6
H29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
49-78
49
78
-29
A30/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
59-64
59
64
-5
A03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
52-84
52
84
-32
A05/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
W
70-56
70
56
+14
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
W
60-53
60
53
+7
H14/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
58-45
58
45
+13
A15/11
NBA
121.4Avg total
58.7Scored
62.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.662.9119.5-6.340%-
Last 30 at home (12)58.861.5120.3-2.750%-
Last 30 away (18)55.163.8118.9-8.733%-
Last 10 (10)58.762.7121.4-4.050%-
Last 5 (5)60.261.2121.4-1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)55.663.5119.0-7.935%-
vs Similar (5)60.467.6128.0-7.240%-
vs Weaker (2)59.044.0103.0+15.0100%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
66-54
66
54
+12
H26/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
L
56-61
56
61
-5
H27/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
78-49
78
49
+29
H30/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
55-50
55
50
+5
A01/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
62-41
62
41
+21
H05/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
70-39
70
39
+31
A07/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
58-45
58
45
+13
A09/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
W
62-51
62
51
+11
A11/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#19
L
54-61
54
61
-7
A12/11
NBA
111.9Avg total
61.1Scored
50.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.252.0111.1+7.260%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.953.3112.2+5.753%-
Last 30 away (15)59.450.7110.1+8.767%-
Last 10 (10)61.150.8111.9+10.370%-
Last 5 (5)61.247.4108.6+13.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)54.054.8108.8-0.820%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)60.251.4111.6+8.868%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 118.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.1 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.829.4
57.9%
54.0%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.412.7
32.2%
35.1%38.1
🏀 Free throws26.721.1
79.0%
77.3%21.1
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 110.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.2 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.0 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.123.6
53.5%
54.0%47.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.215.0
34.7%
35.1%45.0
🏀 Free throws24.118.1
75.1%
77.3%18.1
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Dec 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WWLLLLLLLL
Boston Celtics
WWWWWLWWWW
#27
League position
#3
-8.3
Net rating
+4.2
103.7
Offensive rating
109.8
112.0
Defensive rating
105.6
53.7%
Effective FG%
52.8%
54.7%
Opp. effective FG%
51.9%
15.7%
Turnover %
13.4%
22.8%
Off. rebound %
24.9%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.28
32.2%
3-point %
34.7%
66.0%
Assist %
65.3%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence103.7 · 109.8Defence112.0 · 105.6Shooting53.7% · 52.8%3-point %32.2% · 34.7%Ball care15.7% · 13.4%Off. rebounds22.8% · 24.9%Free throws0.30 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)20% · 90%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Boston Celtics
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
2
Chicago Bulls wins
8
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/11/26AMinnesota Timberwolves117-106
14/11/26HAtlanta Hawks125-117 OT
12/11/26HSan Antonio Spurs119-124
08/11/26HPhiladelphia 76ers121-127
05/11/26ANew York Knicks105-135
03/11/26APhiladelphia 76ers107-126
30/10/26ABoston Celtics111-125
29/10/26HNew York Knicks127-133
26/10/26ABoston Celtics99-134
25/10/26HWashington Wizards120-124
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26AToronto Raptors98-93
11/11/26APhiladelphia 76ers123-101
09/11/26AMilwaukee Bucks117-97
07/11/26ACharlotte Hornets119-80
05/11/26HMilwaukee Bucks109-102
03/11/26AHouston Rockets93-109
01/11/26AOrlando Magic108-97
30/10/26HChicago Bulls125-111
27/10/26HBrooklyn Nets125-124 OT
26/10/26HChicago Bulls134-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW25%
HomeLLLLW20%
AwayLLLLW29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1257
Win %25%20%29%
Points / game114.6122.4109.0
Allowed / game125.9125.0126.6
Point differential-11.3-2.6-17.6
Avg total240.5247.4235.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%0%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)0% (2)-
Overtime %8%20%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW83%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayLWWWW71%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1257
Win %83%100%71%
Points / game114.2120.0110.1
Allowed / game103.1107.899.7
Point differential+11.2+12.2+10.4
Avg total217.3227.8209.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%40%57%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (3)100% (2)100% (1)
Overtime %8%20%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 San Antonio Spurs1311285%119.5106.2+13.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
3 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
4 Philadelphia 76ers1411379%112.6110.4+2.1
5 Houston Rockets1310377%116.2107.4+8.8
6 Portland Trail Blazers129375%119.6111.8+7.8
7 Minnesota Timberwolves139469%118.3106.8+11.5
8 Memphis Grizzlies139469%120.6111.7+8.9
9 Detroit Pistons128467%115.7110.2+5.4
10 Denver Nuggets117464%114.6112.8+1.8
11 Golden State Warriors138562%116.7112.4+4.3
12 Oklahoma City Thunder138562%111.2107.4+3.8
13 Atlanta Hawks137654%118.2116.8+1.3
14 Dallas Mavericks137654%113.5113.3+0.2
15 Miami Heat137654%118.7119.8-1.2
16 New York Knicks126650%109.8103.7+6.1
17 Cleveland Cavaliers147750%117.5115.9+1.6
18 Phoenix Suns115645%111.7116.1-4.4
19 Toronto Raptors125742%114.2112.8+1.4
20 Orlando Magic125742%108.3112.8-4.4
21 Indiana Pacers145936%112.1114.5-2.4
22 Charlotte Hornets124833%98.6109.6-11.0
23 Washington Wizards134931%110.0115.8-5.8
24 New Orleans Pelicans1441029%115.9124.9-9.1
25 Los Angeles Clippers113827%112.3117.5-5.3
26 Brooklyn Nets123925%110.2116.4-6.2
27 Chicago Bulls123925%114.6125.9-11.3
28 Sacramento Kings121118%108.2120.9-12.8
29 Utah Jazz131128%107.5118.6-11.2
30 Milwaukee Bucks131128%106.2120.2-14.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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