Celtics vs. Bulls Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 29th, 2025

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Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Celtics square off against the Bulls on January 29th, 2025, in Boston, MA at TD Garden. Don't forget to check out our expert picks and predictions to boost your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Celtics vs. Bulls betting tip and prediction

This Eastern Conference clash will be played on January 29th, 2025, at 18:30. The Celtics enters as -14 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Celtics were 8 point underdogs but lost the game to Bulls, 124-113. The over/under for the upcoming game is 232 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 238 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has highlighted the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's examine how different teams are faring from long distance. Currently, the Celtics are making 36.4% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their sharpshooting skills. On the other hand, the Bulls are converting on 37.2% of their 3-pointers, which is a testament to their long-range accuracy. As for shot selection, the Celtics are opting for 3-pointers on 54% of their attempts, while the Bulls are taking 47% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Boston Celtics

How are the Celtics playing this season?

The Celtics comes into this game with a 32-15 record, and they are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Celtics win their most recent game?

No, Celtics fell to the Rockets, 114-112. Jayson Tatum scored 26 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Celtics

The leading scorer for the Celtics this season is Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 26.9 points per game. In the last game, he scored 36 points in DraftKings and 33.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Celtics

Coming into the January 29th, 2025 contest, Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 9 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 36 points in DraftKings and 33.7 fantasy points in FanDuel. Jayson Tatum has a team-high 5.5 assists per game. He scored 36 DraftKings points and 33.7 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Celtics is Jayson Tatum (1.3 steals per game). He has 36 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.7 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Kristaps Porzingis is leading the way for the Celtics with 1.4 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 33 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Celtics Team Analysis

The Celtics' point differential this season is 8.7 points per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. They are averaging 117.2 points per game while allowing 108.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Celtics are making 17.7 shots per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Celtics are making 16.4 per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.

Projected Celtics Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bulls, the Celtics' starting lineup consisted of Al Horford, Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. For the upcoming matchup, the Celtics has the following injuries: Sam Hauser is questionable (hip), Al Horford is questionable (toe) Drew Peterson is out (concussion), Anton Watson is out (thigh) and Derrick White is questionable (shin).

Chicago Bulls

How are the Bulls playing this season?

The Bulls head this game with a 20-27 record, and they are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bulls win their most recent game?

Yes, Bulls defeated the Nuggets, 129-121. DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Bulls

The leading scorer for the Bulls this season is Zach LaVine, who is averaging 24 points per game. Zach LaVine also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.1. In the last game, scored 38.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.6 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Bulls

Nikola Vucevic is leading the way with 10.3 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 44 points in DraftKings and 40 in FanDuel. Josh Giddey is dishing out a team-high 6.7 assists per game. He has 40.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 39.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Bulls' leader is Lonzo Ball with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 29 DraftKings fantasy points and 28.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Bulls is Matas Buzelis, who is sending back 0.8 shots per game. He scored 17 DraftKings fantasy points and 15.8 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Bulls Team Analysis

The Bulls' point differential this season is -3.3 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. They are averaging 116.7 points per game while allowing 120 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bulls are making 16 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bulls are making 14.8 per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA.

Projected Bulls' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Celtics, the Bulls' starting five were Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Celtics coming into this game as -14 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Celtics.

Money Line betting suggestion

Celtics are a -14 money line favorite for the game against the Bulls, and the suggestion is to pick the Celtics.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Celtics and Bulls is 232 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Celtics and Bulls have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.