Our model projects Boston Celtics 124, Chicago Bulls 113, with the Celtics favored in this NBA matchup. Jayson Tatum and Matas Buzelis lead the prop board.
The combined 236.8-point projection runs above the NBA’s 229.1 combined-points average. Celtics score 121.2 a game and concede 109.3; Bulls score 119.3 and concede 119.8.
Celtics sit 4th in the NBA standings, Bulls sit 14th. Tip-off at TD Garden. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.
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Best Over and Under price for the most-quoted players in this matchup. Lines update with the partner books.
| Player | Market | Line | Best Over | Best Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | Pts + Ast | 35.5 | 1.82 Stake | 1.85 Stake |
| Matas Buzelis | Pts + Ast | 16.5 | 1.83 Stake | 1.85 Stake |
| Josh Giddey | Pts + Ast | 19.5 | 1.83 Stake | 1.83 Stake |
| Jalen Smith | Pts + Ast | 13.5 | 1.82 Stake | 1.85 Stake |
| Neemias Queta | Pts + Ast | 9.5 | 1.85 Stake | 1.82 Stake |
| Caleb Wilson | Pts + Ast | 19.5 | 1.85 Stake | 1.82 Stake |
| Paul George | Pts + Ast | 23.5 | 1.85 Stake | 1.82 Stake |
| Derrick White | Pts + Ast | 20.5 | 1.88 Stake | 1.78 Stake |
| Norman Powell | Pts + Ast | 22.5 | 1.90 Stake | 1.78 Stake |
| Payton Pritchard | Pts + Ast | 18.5 | 1.78 Stake | 1.88 Stake |
The model line: Celtics by 11.2, total 236.8.
Celtics at home: 3–0 SU, 121.2 PPG. Bulls on the road: 2–2 SU, 119.3 PPG.
Boston Celtics lead 6-2 across the last 8 meetings on record. Most recent: Boston Celtics won 134-99 on 26 Oct 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 479 | 447 | WWWLW | |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 570 | 651 | LLLWL |
Current season as available on the live data feed.

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