Celtics -14 vs Bulls: Boston's Big Number Holds

The Celtics host the Bulls at TD Garden with Boston installed as a -14 favorite and a -710 moneyline price. The market gives Boston an 84% chance to win, margin removed, and it hasn't budged since opening. That's the number bettors have to work with tonight.

Boston's case starts with the venue and the head-to-head. The Celtics are 1-0 at home, and they've taken two of the last three meetings, including a 124-105 rout in February. They're scoring 110.0 per game and holding opponents to 112.0, and their 45.7% field goal rate is the more efficient mark on the floor. Devin Carter is listed out or doubtful, but the core is intact enough to justify the price.

Chicago's case is pace and points. The Bulls are putting up 114.7 per game, the higher scoring average in this matchup, and they're 1-1 on the road. They've also shown they can beat Boston, a 114-111 win in January. But the defense is allowing 128.0 per game, and a 40.9% shooting clip won't keep pace if Boston controls the glass. Nic Claxton is out or doubtful, thinning the frontcourt.

Neither side covers with confidence right now. Both teams are 0-2 against the spread this season. The spread hasn't moved off -14, and the total sits at 232.5 with no significant movement. Best prices: Boston moneyline -710 at BetAnything, Chicago moneyline +511 at BetOnline.ag. On the spread, Boston -14 (-110) and Chicago +14 (-110) both sit at BetAnything. On the total, the over is -110 at MyBookie.ag and the under is -104 at BetAnything.

GODDS has no pick on this game. No side reaches 70% in the model. Whatever your read, the best number is on the board above.