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Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics: preview and win probability

Chicago Bulls visit Boston Celtics. Bulls are 0-1 and have gone W-W-L-L-L in their last 5, while Celtics are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Celtics: about 87% to win, with a projected score of Chicago Bulls 108, Boston Celtics 120. A win for Bulls would count as a real upset. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 7 times in our recent records. Celtics lead 5-2, and the average margin has been 11 points in favor of Celtics.

On the injury report, Devin Carter (BOS), Nicolas Claxton (CHI), Jordan Hawkins (CHI), and Dailyn Swain (CHI) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Celtics.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Feb 11: CHI 105, BOS 124
  • Jan 24: BOS 111, CHI 114
  • Jan 5: CHI 101, BOS 115
  • Jan 29: CHI 100, BOS 122
  • Dec 21: BOS 123, CHI 98

Injury report

Chicago Bulls
  • Nicolas Claxton Out · back Nov 4
  • Jordan Hawkins Out · back Oct 24
  • Dailyn Swain Out · back Oct 24
Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8

Win probability

13%
87%
BullsCeltics

Projected score: Bulls 108, Celtics 120

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

CHIBOS
Record0-10-1
Last 5WWLLLWLLLL
Points per game92113
Allowed per game135121
Days of rest45
Rating13701602

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