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NBA · Oct 26, 2026 · TD GardenBoston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

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Mon Oct 26 · 23:30 UTC
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Match summary

Our model projects Boston Celtics 123, Chicago Bulls 111, with the Celtics favored in this NBA matchup.

The combined 234.6-point projection runs above the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Celtics score 127.3 a game and concede 104.0; Bulls score 119.3 and concede 114.5.

Celtics sit 2nd in the NBA standings, Bulls sit 4th. Tip-off at TD Garden. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

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Model pick
Boston Celtics -12.2
High confidence · 77% win probability
Projected score
123.4 – 111.2
Boston Celtics · Chicago Bulls
Projected total
234.6
Combined points
Win probability
77%
23%
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

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Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics

4 games
Record4-0 (1 in group)
PPG for / against126.8 / 108.0
Win % overall100%
Home win %Not available
Away win %Not available

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls

5 games
Record3-2 (6 in group)
PPG for / against122.0 / 114.8
Win % overall60%
Home win %66.7% (2-1)
Away win %50% (1-1)

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.

Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.

Pre-match angle

The model line: Celtics by 12.2, total 234.6.

Celtics at home: 100% win rate. Bulls on the road: 1–1 SU, 119.3 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Boston Celtics 0 – 0 Chicago Bulls across the last 0 meetings.

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

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Where can I watch Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls?
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What time does Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls tip-off?
Tip-off is Mon Oct 26 · 23:30 UTC at TD Garden. Local times are shown in the box above and update to your timezone automatically.
Who is favoured in Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls?
The 2026-2027 season win rates in this data snapshot are Boston Celtics: 100%; Chicago Bulls: 60%. Season win rates are not match-win probabilities and do not establish a betting favorite.
What's the all-time head-to-head?
From the most recent season we cover, Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls have met multiple times, see the table above for game-by-game scores.

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