On paper, the Bulls look pretty good with four victories in their last five games. However, three of those wins came against the 12-31 Nets, 15-30 Jazz, and the Clippers, who didn't have Kawhi Leonard. No,w Chicago draws the Celtics. Boston has won eight of the past 10 in the series, including three straight overall and four in a row at the United Center in Chicago. The Celtics have also won four of their last five games. The Bulls opened as favorites, being at home and being the more rested team. Boston got past the Nets, 130-126 in double overtime, last night. The Celtics can overcome their fatigue because they have a deep rotation. They also rested star guard Derrick White against the Nets. Chicago won't have Tre Jones, who notched a pair of points-assists double-doubles in the past three games, due to a left hamstring strain. The Celtics rank third in scoring defense and defensive field goal percentage. The UNDER has cashed in seven of their last 10 games. Look for the Celtics to slow down the Bulls. Take the Celtics and the UNDER.
These picks were released to clients on January 24, 2026 at 11:11AM ET.
Boston at Chicago
January 24, 2026
1.5 units on Boston +1.5 (-106) (risk 1.5 to return 2.92)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
2 units on Game Total UNDER 230.5 -108 (risk 2 to return 3.85)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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