Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls 4/6/2022 – The Boston Celtics are in a tight battle in the NBA Eastern Conference standings on who will get a prime playoff position. This team is about to take on the slumping Chicago Bulls this coming Wednesday, April 6. Both squads are expected to see each other this Wednesday, April 6 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NBC Sports Chicago has the television broadcast rights and the live coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NBA League Pass subscribers can see the game through an online live stream. According to NBA game odds, the Boston Celtics are expected to put the Chicago Bulls on a losing streak.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls 4/6/2022
When: | April 6, 2022 8:00 PM ET |
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Where: | United Center, Chicago, Illinois |
TV: | NBC Sports Chicago |
Stream: | NBA League Pass |
TONIGHT ☘️ Celtics at @chicagobulls
⏰ 8PM
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Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls 4/6/2022 Betting Odds
Boston Celtics Betting
The Boston Celtics are second in the NBA Eastern Conference standings with their record of 49-30. They are on a three-way tie along with the Philadelphia 7ers and the defending champions, Milwaukee Bucks. This team is now on back-to-back wins and they managed to beat the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards before heading to this game. Jaylen Brown was the team’s best scorer against the Wizards tallying 32 points while Jayson Tatum followed it up with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Derrick White came off the bench to chip in 16 points.
Players to watch: J. Tatum SF 74 GP 74 GS 36.1 MIN 27 PTS 1.1 OR 6.8 DR 8 REB 4.4 AST 1 STL 0.6 BLK 2.8 TO 2.3 PF 1.5 AST/TO 21.85 PER
J. Brown SG 63 GP 63 GS 33.7 MIN 23.7 PTS 0.8 OR 5.3 DR 6.1 REB 3.4 AST 1 STL 0.3 BLK 2.7 TO 2.4 PF 1.2 AST/TO 19.05 PER
M. Smart PG 68 GP 68 GS 32.6 MIN 12 PTS 0.6 OR 3.3 DR 3.9 REB 5.9 AST 1.7 STL 0.3 BLK 2.2 TO 2.3 PF 2.6 AST/TO 13.52 PER.
Chicago Bulls Betting
The Chicago Bulls were once on the top of the NBA Eastern Conference standings and they now fell down to the sixth place with a record of 45-43. Their back-to-back losses made them move lower and they are now below the Toronto Raptors by just one game. This team’s most recent game was against the defending champions, Milwaukee Bucks, and got blown away, 106-127. DeMar DeRozan did his part and tried to carry the team with 40 points while Patrick Williams had 18 points. Nikola Vucevic shot only 3-of-19 from the field to have an underachieving 7-point performance.
Players to Watch: D. DeRozan SF 73 GP 73 GS 36.2 MIN 28 PTS 0.7 OR 4.5 DR 5.3 REB 5 AST 0.9 STL 0.3 BLK 2.3 TO 2.3 PF 2.1 AST/TO 23.39 PER
Z. LaVine SG 65 GP 65 GS 34.9 MIN 24.7 PTS 0.3 OR 4.3 DR 4.6 REB 4.5 AST 0.6 STL 0.3 BLK 2.6 TO 1.8 PF 1.7 AST/TO 20.23 PER
N. Vucevic C 70 GP 70 GS 33.5 MIN 18 PTS 2 OR 9.2 DR 11.2 REB 3.3 AST 1 STL 1 BLK 1.8 TO 2.5 PF 1.8 AST/TO 18.85 PER.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls 4/6/2022 Betting Numbers
Trends
Boston Celtics
Boston are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games.
Boston are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games.
Boston are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Chicago.
Celtics are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games against Chicago.
Boston are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Boston’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games this season.
Boston are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Boston are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Chicago Bulls
Chicago are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chicago’s last 20 games.
Chicago are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago’s last 18 games against Boston.
Chicago are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago’s last 13 games when playing at home against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago’s last 11 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Chicago are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Bulls are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played in April.
Chicago are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played on a Wednesday.
Injuries
Boston Celtics
Al Horford C Back is probable Wednesday vs Chicago
Nik Stauskas SG Ankle is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Chicago
Jaylen Brown SF Knee is probable Wednesday vs Chicago
Jayson Tatum SF Knee is probable Wednesday vs Chicago
Robert Williams PF Knee is OUT 4-6 weeks
Chicago Bulls
Zach LaVine SG Knee is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs Boston
Alex Caruso SG Back is doubtful Wednesday vs Boston
Lonzo Ball PG Knee is out for season
Matt Thomas SG Leg is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs Boston
Head-to-Head
Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | |
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42-36-1 | Against the Spread | 41-36-1 |
38-39-2 | Straight Up | 37-40-1 |
Points per Game | ||
Points Allowed per Game | ||
46.45 | Offensive FG% | 48.02 |
81.74 | Offensive FT% | 81.34 |
35.37 | Offensive 3PT% | 36.81 |
43.43 | Defensive FG% | 47.07 |
78.66 | Defensive FT% | 79.42 |
33.91 | Defensive 3PT% | 36.37 |
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Betting Picks
With the Chicago Bulls still playing without Zach LaVine, they are forecasted in the online sportsbook to be the riskier pick to make against the Boston Celtics. This is going to be a tough night for the Bulls on their home floor.
Moneyline: The Bulls as the underdog team is +265 if they win at home while the Celtics are given a -274 on the ML.
ATS: A wide 7.5 points is going to on the ATS for this game with the Bulls getting the +7.5 while the Celtics sit on a -7.5.
TOTALs: 221 points is the total for both teams to reach with the Celtics going over while the Bulls are under.
Score Prediction: 115 – 106, Celtics