Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Predictions, Picks and Odds for Monday, January 5

The Boston Celtics are set to welcome the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup on Monday, at TD Garden. The Celtics, seeded third in the conference with a 22-12 record, enter the matchup off a three-game winning streak. The Bulls, on the other hand, seeded ninth off a 17-18 record, are coming off a loss.

The Celtics are -11 home favorites with moneyline around Boston -500 and total near 234.5 points. These NBA odds tonight favor the home team heavily. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay, and some favorite player props for tonight’s matchup.

Here’s how we are betting Celtics vs Bulls tonight.

Best Bet for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

Best Bet: Celtics -11 (-108)

Book: Best price at FanDuel

Our best bet for Celtics vs Bulls is Celtics -11 (-108) against the spread.

The Boston Celtics, who have had a tough start to their campaign, rank 13th in scoring, just a position below their Monday rivals. However, they rank second in terms of points allowed, while maintaining the second-best offensive rating and a mid-rack defensive rating. Chicago, on the other hand, is scoring decently, but allows 121.8 points to their rivals. They have also been struggling on the road against top teams.

The spread at -11 feels right for the Celtics’ defense as well as home edge. They generally cover with heavy margins.

Considering the Celtics’ form, home-court advantage as well as the Bulls’ road struggles, we are laying 11 points, and expect the hosts to cover the number tonight.

Same-Game Parlay for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: Boston Celtics -9.5 alternate spread
Leg 2: Jaylen Brown Over 30.5 points
Leg 3: Payton Pritchard Over 4.5 rebounds

Combined odds: +527

We are building this same-game parlay around the Celtics winning big at home. Brown is leading their offensive charge in Jayson Tatum’s absence. Payton Pritchard is averaging 4.4 rebounds per game.

These picks co-relate, if the Boston Celtics dominate right from the beginning, Brown scores volume and leads his team to a four-straight victory. Pritchard extends his momentum and grabs around 5 rebounds against the Bulls. This is our safer SGP option.

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Odds and Top Player Props

Given below are the latest Celtics vs Bulls odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Chicago Bulls	+11 (-112)	+375	O 234.5 (-114)
Boston Celtics	-11 (-108)	-500	U 234.5 (-106)

Odds updated: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:23 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

Top Player Props for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for tonight’s game.

Coby White Over 18.5 points (-108)
Nikola Vucevic Over 9.5 rebounds (-125)
Derrick White Over 23.5 points + rebounds (-112)

Coby White is the second-leading Bulls’ scorer, dropping double-digit scores on an average. Nikola Vucevic has been averaging around 9 rebounds per game, while Derrick White averages around 19 points and five rebounds per game.

For more markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.

Trends to Know for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics.

Over has hit the Boston Celtics in 16 of their 34 games this season.
The Bulls have been 16-17-2 against the spread this season.
The Celtics are 21-13-0 ATS.

Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

Before betting on this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.

Team	Player	Injury	Status
Boston Celtics	Jayson Tatum	Achilles	Out
Chicago Bulls	Jalen Smith	Concussion	Out
Chicago Bulls	Coby White	Calf	Questionable
Chicago Bulls	Trentyn Flowers	Knee	Out
Chicago Bulls	Zach Collins	Toe	Out
Chicago Bulls	Josh Giddey	Hamstring	Out
Chicago Bulls	Noa Essengue	Shoulder	Out

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.