Two hot teams clash tonight as the Boston Celtics visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Nikola Vucevic has been in his bag lately, and my Celtics vs Bulls predictions are eyeing him to score the rock at a high level.
Read more in my NBA picks for Saturday, January 24.
Celtics vs Bulls prediction
Celtics vs Bulls best bet: Nikola Vucevic Over 16.5 points (-115)
Nikola Vucevic isn’t having the best season of his career, but the numbers are still respectable. The big man is averaging 16.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest. Vooch’s numbers from a scoring standpoint have been up a tad in January, averaging 19 PPG.
The center has cashed the Over in points in four of his last five appearances, and he even erupted for 35 points around the middle of the month against the Utah Jazz. The Chicago Bulls are at home this evening, and Vucevic is averaging 17.7 PPG in Chicago compared to 15.9 on the road.
While Vooch only dropped 15 points against the Boston Celtics earlier this season, the Bulls are rolling with four straight victories, and they’re playing like a confident group as a whole. He’ll play his part here.
Celtics vs Bulls same-game parlay
The C’s head into this matchup as winners of two straight, beating the Indiana Pacers and then the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening. In fact, they’ve won four of their last five contests.
While Chicago is hot, Boston has notched three victories in a row against them, and they’ve also won four in a row against the Bulls at the United Center dating back to February of 2024. The Celtics will get the better of Chicago tonight.
Jaylen Brown is doing it all for the Jayson Tatum-less C’s, and he’s been really dominating on the glass lately. While Brown is averaging only 6.7 boards, he’s comfortably cashed the Over in three straight.
Brown averages 10 rebounds per night during that span, making his presence felt on the glass. Back on January 5, he also brought down eight boards against the Bulls.
Celtics vs Bulls SGP
- Nikola Vucevic Over 16.5 points
- Boston Celtics moneyline
- Jaylen Brown Over 6.5 rebounds
Our "from downtown" SGP: White Out!
Coby White is showing out right now, hitting the Over in points in three straight appearances.
Celtics vs Bulls SGP
- Nikola Vucevic Over 16.5 points
- Boston Celtics moneyline
- Jaylen Brown Over 6.5 rebounds
- Coby White Over 18.5 points
Celtics vs Bulls odds
- Spread: Celtics -3.5 (-110) | Bulls +3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Celtics -105 | Bulls -115
- Over/Under: Over 232 (-110) | Under 232 (-110)
Celtics vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 away games (+9.45 Units / 8% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Bulls.
How to watch Celtics vs Bulls
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC Sports Boston, Chicago Sports Network |
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