The Chicago Bulls will hit the road this evening for a visit to the TD Garden against Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics.
Brown just dropped 50 points on Saturday evening, and my Bulls vs Celtics predictions are eyeing him to ball out again here.
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Read more in my NBA picks for Monday, January 5.
Bulls vs Celtics prediction
Bulls vs Celtics best bet: Jaylen Brown Over 30.5 points (-115)
With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles injury, the No. 1 role on the Boston Celtics evidently belongs to Jaylen Brown, and he’s running with the opportunity. The 29-year-old ranks fourth in the Association in points, averaging a career-high 30.1 points per game.
Brown just had a career night on Saturday in a huge win over the Los Angeles Clippers, erupting for 50 points, shooting nearly 70% from the field and 60% from 3-point land.
He’s cashed the Over in points in three of his last six appearances, and he’s averaging 30.1 points per night at home. It’s also important to note that he’s finished with 30 points in several games across the last few weeks – just below tonight’s total.
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After such an impressive game over the weekend, I’ll take Brown’s confidence to spill into this contest. He’ll torch the Chicago Bulls.
Bulls vs Celtics same-game parlay
Anfernee Simons is averaging 13.1 PPG as a key rotational piece. He’s cashed the Over in points in four straight contests, scoring 15 on Saturday against LA.
Simons had 14 points in the game before that, and he also dropped 20 last Tuesday in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz.
Nikola Vucevic is raining 1.8 of his 4.7 threes for a solid 38.7% clip from 3-point land. He may not shoot the triple a lot, but when he does, it’s efficient.
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Bulls vs Celtics SGP
Jaylen Brown Over 30.5 points
Anfernee Simons Over 12.5 points
Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 threes
Our “from downtown” SGP: Keep Off Glass
Neemias Queta has cashed the Under in rebounds in four of his last five, and he’s averaging just 7.6 boards at the TD Garden.
Bulls vs Celtics SGP
Jaylen Brown Over 30.5 points
Anfernee Simons Over 12.5 points
Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 threes
Neemias Queta Under 8.5 rebounds
Bulls vs Celtics odds
Spread: Bulls +11.5 (-115) | Celtics -11.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Bulls +400 | Celtics -550
Over/Under: Over 235 (-110) | Under 235 (-110)
Bulls vs Celtics betting trend to know
The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 56 games (+16.85 Units / 19% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Bulls vs. Celtics.
How to watch Bulls vs Celtics
Location
TD Garden, Boston, MA
Date
Monday, January 5, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
CHSN, NBC Sports Boston
Bulls vs Celtics latest injuries
Not intended for use in MA.
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