Celtics vs. Bulls Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 5

The Boston Celtics (22-12) will try to extend a three-game winning run when hosting the Chicago Bulls (17-18) on January 5, 2026 at TD Garden.

The Celtics play the Bulls in a game that Boston is currently a double-digit favorite by 11.5 points. The over/under for the game is 236.5.

Celtics vs. Bulls Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Arena: TD Garden
• Total: 236.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -11.5
• Moneyline: Celtics (-521), Bulls (+400)

How to watch Celtics vs. Bulls

• TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Bulls

• The Celtics and their opponents have combined to score more than 236.5 points in nine of 34 games this season.
• The Bulls and their opponents have combined to score more than 236.5 points in 22 of 35 games this season.
• These teams score a combined 236.2 points per game, 0.3 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams give up 232.5 points per game combined, four points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Bulls

• Boston has put together a 20-13-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Celtics have covered the spread once this season (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.
• The Bulls have compiled a 17-17-1 record against the spread this year.
• Chicago has been an underdog by 11.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• The Celtics are 10-5 overall, and 8-7 against the spread, at home.
• At home, as a 11.5-point favorite or more, Boston has one win ATS (1-2).
• On the road, the Bulls are 7-9 overall and 8-8 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Bulls

• The Celtics have been favored on the moneyline 22 total times this season. They've finished 15-7 in those games.
• This season, the Bulls have won 11 out of the 18 games, or 61.1%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -521 or shorter, Boston has gone 3-1 (75% win percentage).
• Chicago has played as an underdog of +400 or more once this season and won that game.
• The Celtics have an implied moneyline win probability of 83.9% in this game.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Bulls

• Pick ATS: Bulls (+ 11.5)
• Pick OU: Under (236.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 117 - Bulls 114
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