- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
- Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls (+15.5)
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The Boston Celtics (3-1) will aim for victory against the Chicago Bulls (1-4) at TD Garden this Friday. The Bulls are opening as 15.5-point underdogs, according to Las Vegas bookmakers, with the total set at 230.5 points.
In their prior matchup against the Knicks, the Bulls fell short, losing 133-127. Chicago committed 21 fouls while the Knicks had 23. The Bulls managed to connect on 22 out of 48 shots from beyond the arc. New York capitalized on 85.0% of their free throw attempts, converting 17 out of 20. Additionally, New York secured 50 rebounds (16 offensive and 34 defensive) and recorded 7 blocked shots, along with 32 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, Chicago allowed their opponents to shoot 44.8% from the floor, permitting 47 successful shots out of 105 attempts. The Bulls also recorded 32 assists and forced the Knicks into 13 turnovers, achieving 7 steals. In total, Chicago gathered 39 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, and converted 21 of 30 free throw attempts, resulting in a 70.0% shooting rate. The Bulls concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 48.4% (44 successful shots out of 91) and converted 18 of 42 attempts from three-point territory.
One standout performance was from Norman Powell, who recorded a field goal percentage of 66.7%, dishing out 2 assists while playing 37 minutes and grabbing 2 rebounds. He finished the game with an impressive 30 points, making 10 of 15 shots.
The Bulls are approaching this contest with a season record of 1-4. They average 18.0 turnovers per game and commit around 25.0 personal fouls per contest. As a team, Chicago averages 44.8 rebounds and has accumulated 122 assists so far this season, ranking 15th in the league. They are shooting 27.6% from beyond the arc (58 of 210) and 78.6% from the free throw line. Chicago scores an average of 114.0 points per game, placing them 15th in the NBA, while their overall shooting percentage stands at 42.1%.
On the defensive end, the Bulls force 16.4 turnovers per game and average 25.6 personal fouls. Chicago currently ranks 29th in the league in assists allowed, having surrendered 146 assists this season. Opponents are shooting 47.3% against them (228 of 482), and Chicago allows 49.4 rebounds per game. They are also giving up 40.6% shooting from three-point range and rank 30th in points allowed per game (130.2).
In their last game, the Celtics emerged victorious with a narrow 125-124 win over the Nets. Boston grabbed 36 defensive and 11 offensive boards for a total of 47 rebounds. They committed 14 turnovers, earning 5 steals during the match. The Nets were called for 30 fouls, providing the Celtics with 38 free throw attempts, of which they converted 30 for a shooting percentage of 78.9%. From three-point land, Boston hit 11 out of 41 shots (26.8%). Overall, the Celtics shot 42 out of 93 from the field, achieving a percentage of 45.2%. They allowed the Nets to shoot 45 out of 97 from the field (46.4%) and gave up 17 out of 50 three-point attempts (34.0%), while also making 17 of 22 free throws (77.3%). Defensively, Boston allowed Brooklyn to secure a total of 48 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive.
Jayson Tatum played a pivotal role for the Celtics, hitting 10 of 20 shots for a field goal percentage of 50.0% and contributing 5 rebounds. He amassed 40 points during his 42 minutes on the court, along with 8 assists.
With a record of 3-1 this season, the Celtics excel on offense, shooting 46.5% from the field, ranking them 10th in the league. They’ve scored 479 points thus far (119.8 per game) and average 44.3 rebounds. Boston facilitates an average of 27.8 assists per game, putting them 6th in the NBA, while turning the ball over 16.0 times per contest. The Celtics average 25.0 personal fouls per game and have a free throw shooting percentage of 76.0%.
Defensively, the Celtics rank 13th in the NBA in points allowed per game (111.8). They force an average of 19.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 44.1% from the field (7th in the league). Opponents are making 34.5% of their three-point attempts (60 of 174) and converting 76.4% of their free throws. They allow an average of 25.0 assists and 45.3 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 20th respectively in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (+15.5)
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