NBA / Matchups / Bulls vs Celtics
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
Next meeting: Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET. Our model gives Celtics a 82% chance, projecting BOS -11.6.
82%
Celtics win chance, our model
Team ratings (last season)
| Record | Off rating | Def rating | Net | Pace |
|---|
| Bulls | 31-51 | 111.1 #24 | 116.0 #22 | -5.0 | 104.3 #2 |
| Celtics | 56-26 | 118.1 #2 | 110.2 #4 | 7.9 | 97.1 #30 |
Ratings are points per 100 possessions. A lower defensive rating is better. Rank in the league next to each number.
Chicago Bulls: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-24 | vs Washington Wizards | L 120-124 | -1.5 missed | 244.5 under |
| 2026-10-23 | at Milwaukee Bucks | W 132-125 | +1.5 covered | 240.5 over |
| 2026-10-21 | at Toronto Raptors | L 92-135 | +10.5 missed | 238.5 under |
| 2026-04-12 | at Dallas Mavericks | L 128-149 | +5.0 missed | 249.5 over |
| 2026-04-10 | vs Orlando Magic | L 103-127 | +16.0 missed | 246.5 under |
Boston Celtics: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-23 | vs New York Knicks | W 107-103 | -2.5 covered | 220.5 under |
| 2026-10-20 | at Detroit Pistons | L 113-121 | -1.5 missed | 221.5 over |
| 2026-05-02 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-109 | -4.0 missed | 204.5 over |
| 2026-04-30 | at Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-106 | -6.0 missed | 214 under |
| 2026-04-28 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-113 | -10.0 missed | 214.5 under |
Injuries and absences
Compiled from official league injury reports and beat reporters. Statuses change often and some entries are reports, not confirmations. Check the team's final report before game time.
| Team | Player | Status | Expected return |
|---|
| CHI | Nicolas Claxton F-C | out | 2026-11-04 |
| CHI | Noa Essengue F | out | 2026-10-26 |
| CHI | Patrick Williams F | out | 2026-10-26 |
| BOS | Devin Carter G | out | 2026-11-08 |
Team leaders (last season)
| Team | Stat | Player | Per game |
|---|
| CHI | Points | Norman Powell | 21.7 |
| CHI | Rebounds | Josh Giddey | 8.3 |
| CHI | Assists | Josh Giddey | 9.1 |
| BOS | Points | Paul George | 17.3 |
| BOS | Rebounds | Mitchell Robinson | 8.8 |
| BOS | Assists | Derrick White | 5.4 |
Season series, Bulls vs Celtics
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Bulls at Celtics | Upcoming |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Bulls at Celtics | Upcoming |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Celtics at Bulls | Upcoming |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Celtics at Bulls | Upcoming |
Team snapshots
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