Bulls vs. Celtics Prediction and Odds for Friday, November 4 (Celtics Defensive Struggles To Continue On The Road)

The Bulls and Celtics meet for the second time this year on Friday. Chicago blew Boston out in the Windy City during the first meeting behind 25 points from DeMar DeRozan and 22 points from Ayo Dosunmu. 

The Bulls are coming off convincing wins over the Nets and Hornets this week. Meanwhile, Boston dropped a second game to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Will it have the same luck against the Bulls in this rematch?

Bulls vs. Celtics Odds, Spread and Total

Bulls vs. Celtics Prediction and Pick

These are the ninth and best teams in the league in terms of net rating. The Bulls have a net rating of 2.8 and the Celtics’ net rating is 1.9. 

Boston hasn’t been able to reach the defensive heights it did last season, checking in at 19th in defensive rating on the year. The loss of Robert Williams III in the middle of the paint has been noticed with the Celtics shallow frontcourt depth, leaning on the likes of Luke Kornet and Blake Griffin thus far. Meanwhile, the Bulls have taken a big leap on defense, ranking 7th. 

The Celtics have tried to outscore everyone this season, and I don’t think that will be a successful strategy against the Bulls. If Chicago’s defense maintains its level of intensity and can get solid offensive production from its bench, the Bulls can keep this game close. 

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