The Boston Celtics (34‑19) host the Chicago Bulls (24‑30) at TD Garden on February 11, 2026. Boston enters as a heavy 13.5‑point favorite, with the total set at 226.5. The Celtics have been strong at home, winning 68.4% of games as favorites, while Chicago has struggled on the road, dropping four straight.
Jaylen Brown continues to lead Boston’s offense, supported by Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. The Bulls lean on Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis, though injuries have thinned their rotation.
With both teams combining to average nearly 232 points per game, this matchup sets up as a high‑scoring contest where Boston’s elite defense (second in points allowed) will be tested against Chicago’s desperation to snap its skid.
Best Bet: Bulls +13.5 (-110) at DraftKings
Boston is clearly the superior team, but the spread is massive. The Celtics are just 1‑1 ATS when favored by 13.5 or more, while Chicago has covered in its lone game catching that many points. The Bulls average 117 points per game, which is 8.6 more than Boston allows, and they’ve gone 25‑16‑1 ATS when scoring more than 108.4 points.
Boston has been inconsistent against the number at home, posting a 12‑14 ATS record. While the Celtics should win outright, the Bulls’ offensive firepower and tendency to play higher‑scoring games give them a chance to stay within the number. Expect Boston to win, but Chicago to cover.
This parlay ties together the stars. Brown’s scoring is reliable, while Giddey remains Chicago’s primary option. Pairing those with a Celtics win creates a logical flow: Boston wins behind Brown, while Giddey keeps the Bulls competitive. The correlation is clear — if Brown scores big, Boston likely wins, and Giddey’s production ensures Chicago doesn’t collapse offensively.
The longshot parlay banks on Chicago keeping it close. White’s perimeter shooting and Buzelis’ scoring align with a high‑scoring game. If the Bulls hang around, these props fit the narrative of a tighter contest. The explanation ties the legs together: Chicago covers a smaller spread, White contributes from deep, and Buzelis adds secondary scoring.
Main Odds Table
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -13.5 (-110) | -620 | O/U 226.5 |
| Bulls | +13.5 (-110) | +460 | O/U 226.5 |
The above odds are sourced from FanDuel.
Player Props
Odds updated: February 11, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day.
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | Jayson Tatum | Achilles | Out |
| Celtics | Sam Hauser | Back | Day‑to‑Day |
| Bulls | Zach Collins | Toe | Out |
| Bulls | Noa Essengue | Shoulder | Out for Season |
| Bulls | Jalen Smith | Calf | Day‑to‑Day |
| Bulls | Tre Jones | Hamstring | Day‑to‑Day |
| Bulls | Josh Giddey | Hamstring | Day‑to‑Day |
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.
NBCS‑BOS and CHSN.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Arena | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| TV/Streaming | NBCS‑BOS / CHSN |
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