Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics: prediction for the NBA match
Chicago managed to win three out of five matches. "Boston" has won eight games in a row. The last head-to-head game between the opponents ended with a score of 129:112 in favor of the "Celtics".
Chicago Bulls
Chicago won two out of their last three matches. Billy Donovan’s team lost to “Houston” on March 22nd with a score of 117:127. The most valuable player for the losing team was Ayo Dosunmu, who scored 35 points. DeMar DeRozan added 16 points to his tally. Nikola Vucevic recorded a double-double (16 points, 14 rebounds, six assists). The “Bulls” (34 wins and 36 losses) are currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The participation of starting lineup players Kobe White and Alex Caruso is questionable for the match.
Boston Celtics
Boston has won eight consecutive matches. Joe Mazzulla’s team defeated “Detroit” on the road on March 23rd with a score of 129:102. Jaylen Brown made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 33 points. Peyton Pritchard added 20 points to his name, while Derrick White scored 11. Derrick White recorded a double-double (19 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists). The “Celtics” (56 wins and 14 losses) confidently lead the Eastern Conference. The team’s key player, Jrue Holiday, is currently sidelined with an injury.
Prediction
Bookmakers' experts consider "Boston" as the clear favorite for the upcoming match. Overall, it's worth agreeing with them. The "Celtics" are playing against not the most formidable opponent. The team from Massachusetts has already secured a direct spot in the playoffs. Meanwhile, "Chicago" is finishing in the play-in zone. Mazzulla's team is capable of achieving victory on the road. Our prediction - Boston to win with a handicap (-6.5) points including overtime at odds of 1.74. "Boston" approaches the upcoming match without any major setbacks. With all their leaders in the lineup, the "Celtics" have shown high scoring ability in the current season. Their average points scored is 121.1, but it's slightly lower in away games at 118.8. This time, the team from Massachusetts will be able to load up the opponent's basket significantly. Our prediction - Boston's individual total to be over 115.5 points including overtime at odds of 1.97. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.70. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
