Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction: the Celtics rarely lose two in a row

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 30. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Boston Celtics

The Celtics had a good road trip ahead of the meeting with Houston. There, Boston lost to the Los Angeles Lakers (96:117), but took the meetings with Golden State (125:85), Los Angeles Clippers (117:113 (103:103) in overtime) and Dallas (122:107). In the game against the Rockets, the team also seemed sure to win, and led as early as the fourth quarter with a difference of 12 points. However, Boston once again, and this has happened to the reigning champion a lot lately, lacked the motivation to give their best. ‘The Celtics let the advantage slip away and lost 112:114.

At the same time, in general, Boston does not have any tournament problems. The Celtics are in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 32-15 record. 

Chicago Bulls

If Boston is just preparing for the playoffs and title defence, Chicago is struggling to stay in the play-in zone. The Bulls are actively pursued by Philadelphia, but the team still retains the tenth line in the East. The balance of wins for the Bulls is 20-27, and the handicap from the 11th place is 1.0 wins.

In the previous match Chicago won an important from a tournament point of view and unexpected victory. At home, the Bulls were unable to stop Nikola Jokic and Denver's offence, but took advantage of their opponent's problems on defence (129:121).

Betting Stats

• 6 out of 7 previous face-to-face meetings of the rivals ended with victories of Boston.
• In 7 of the last 11 matches Chicago scored more than 231 points.
• Boston has failed to reach the 124-point mark in five consecutive home matches.
• Chicago has scored more than 109 points in 10 of its last 13 road games.

Expert Betting Tips

Boston, as it seems, is not much stressed. The team sits comfortably high in the standings and has the right to misfire. The Celtics rarely lose twice in a row anyway, so they are clear favourites to win against Chicago after their loss to Houston. We believe that the reigning champion will confirm this status. We bet on the Celtics, and we also believe that the rivals will reach the total. Chicago is second from the end in defence, and both teams are in the top-7 of the rating in terms of offence.

Total Over 232.5 for 1.71 

Handicap 1 (-14.5) for 1.91 

Total Over 233.5 for 2.09