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Chicago at Boston

January 5, 2026
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Chicago has won seven of 10, and it has covered the number five straight road games and 10 of 12 against the Atlantic Division. Boston is 15-38-2 ATS in its past 55 games after winning by more than 10 points in its previous game. The Bulls are 5-0 OVER their past five games against teams with .600 winning percentages and 11-1 OVER versus opponents with .600 home winning percentages. Chicago has gone OVER seven of eight Monday games. This is a tough scheduling spot for the Celtics, who are coming off a five-game road trip over nine days. They have gone OVER four in a row following a journey of at least seven days. Boston has won seven of eight, but the last six were against teams that were under .500. Chicago has won seven of 16 away games outright. Take the Bulls on the moneyline and the OVER.

1 unit on Chicago +435 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 5.35)
Result:
LOSS
1.5 units on Game Total OVER 236 -108 (risk 1.5 to return 2.89)
Result:
LOSS
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