Chicago Looks to Break Boston’s 6-Game Win Streak
Matchup and Odds
The Boston Celtics (15-3, second in the Eastern Conference) are set to face the Chicago Bulls (8-12, 10th in the Eastern Conference) on Thursday night, with Boston looking to extend its six-game winning streak. The game will tip off at 8 p.m. EST.
Betting and Trends
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Celtics are favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under is set at 238.5.
Celtics’ Winning Streak
Boston has been on a roll lately, with its six-game winning streak being its longest of the season. During this stretch, the Celtics have averaged 117.5 points per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.5 points during this period.
Bulls’ Struggle
Despite their recent struggles, the Bulls have shown flashes of brilliance this season. Chicago is second in the Eastern Conference with 35.1 defensive rebounds per game, led by Nikola Vucevic’s 7.9 rebounds per contest.
Celtics’ Scoring Strengths
The Celtics have been averaging 18.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, five more than the 13.4 per game allowed by the Bulls. They also rank last in the league in scoring 39.7 points per game in the paint.
Bulls’ Defending Strengths
The Bulls allow an average of 8.4 more points than the Celtics give up. They also have a strong defense, allowing an average of 109.6 points per game.
Top Performers
Chicago’s Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while the Celtics’ Derrick White is averaging 18.4 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Last 10 Games
The Bulls have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, averaging 121.1 points, 41.6 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 6.9 steals, and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. During this period, their opponents have averaged 126.8 points per game.
The Celtics, on the other hand, have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games, averaging 117.5 points, 42.1 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 6.3 steals, and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. During this period, their opponents have averaged 109.5 points.
Injuries
The Bulls are dealing with several injuries, with Adama Sanogo listed as day-to-day due to a knee injury. Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, and Dalen Terry are also listed as day-to-day due to foot, ankle, and ankle injuries, respectively. Dalen Terry is out for the game.
The Celtics also have some injuries to worry about, with Luke Kornet listed as day-to-day due to a hamstring injury. Al Horford is also listed as day-to-day due to an illness.
Conclusion
The Celtics will be looking to extend their six-game winning streak against a struggling Bulls team. However, the Bulls have shown flashes of brilliance this season, and their strong defense could give the Celtics fits. This should be an exciting matchup, and the outcome is far from certain.
FAQs
Q: What is the current winning streak of the Boston Celtics?
A: The Celtics are on a six-game winning streak.
Q: Who is leading the Chicago Bulls in rebounding?
A: Nikola Vucevic is averaging 7.9 rebounds per game, leading the Bulls in defensive rebounds per game.
Q: Who is the top scorer for the Boston Celtics?
A: Derrick White is averaging 18.4 points per game, leading the Celtics in scoring.
Q: What is the injury status of Adama Sanogo?
A: Sanogo is listed as day-to-day due to a knee injury.
