The Bulls will play the Celtics on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics set for Monday, January 5th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 97.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 7-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 10-5 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls currently rank 11th (118.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 12th averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.8 points against the Chicago Bulls, ranking them 5th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls have notched a 3-6 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 5-4 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 17-18 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 22-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Chicago Bulls be facing the Boston Celtics...
The fans in Boston be rowdy, ready to cheer on their team...
The Bulls be strugglin' with a 17-18 overall standing this season...
The Celtics be holdin' strong with a 22-12 overall record...
See you courtside at today's game. Be sure to review...
The Bulls have a 3-6 division record, while the Celtics have...
Look at this game's prop bets below. Hoist the colors high!
Best Bulls at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -10.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +10.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Bulls
Celtics
1/05/26 7:40pm EST | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Bulls
Celtics
Game to Overtime
1/05/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 124.5 o -110124.5 u -110Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -118Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Coby White
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Luka Garza
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
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Neemias Queta
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -118Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -13516.5 u +100Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Tre Jones
Points Scored
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -125Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o -11042.5 u -118Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at BOS 1/05/26 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 24 | 15 | 0.615 | +9.0 | 12-7 | 12-8 | 6-4 | 17-9 | 116.6 | 110.1 | +6.5 | L2 | 6-4 |
| Chicago Bulls | 19 | 21 | 0.475 | +14.5 | 12-9 | 7-12 | 3-7 | 13-14 | 117.5 | 120.9 | -3.4 | W1 | 4-6 |
Chicago Bulls & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Bulls Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +2000 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & Boston Celtics Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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