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Chicago @ Boston

Current Records: Chicago 23-33; Boston 31-26

What to Know

After a three-game homestand, the Chicago Bulls will be on the road. They will square off against the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday at TD Garden. The Bulls have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Boston and are hoping to record their first victory since Feb. 23 of 2019.

Chicago beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-96 this past Saturday. Chicago's center Nikola Vucevic did his thing and had 25 points and five assists in addition to seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Boston didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the Golden State Warriors this past Saturday, but they still walked away with a 119-114 win. Boston's small forward Jayson Tatum was on fire, shooting 5-for-9 from downtown and finishing with a double-double on 44 points and ten boards.

The Bulls are expected to lose this next one by 6. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 18-9 ATS in away games but only 29-26-1 all in all.

Their wins bumped Chicago to 23-33 and the Celtics to 31-26. Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
  • TV: NBC Sports Chicago
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Celtics are a solid 6-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Boston have won 16 out of their last 23 games against Chicago.

  • Jan 25, 2021 - Boston 119 vs. Chicago 103
  • Jan 13, 2020 - Boston 113 vs. Chicago 101
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Boston 111 vs. Chicago 104
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Chicago 126 vs. Boston 116
  • Dec 08, 2018 - Boston 133 vs. Chicago 77
  • Nov 14, 2018 - Boston 111 vs. Chicago 82
  • Apr 06, 2018 - Boston 111 vs. Chicago 104
  • Mar 05, 2018 - Boston 105 vs. Chicago 89
  • Dec 23, 2017 - Boston 117 vs. Chicago 92
  • Dec 11, 2017 - Chicago 108 vs. Boston 85
  • Apr 28, 2017 - Boston 105 vs. Chicago 83
  • Apr 26, 2017 - Boston 108 vs. Chicago 97
  • Apr 23, 2017 - Boston 104 vs. Chicago 95
  • Apr 21, 2017 - Boston 104 vs. Chicago 87
  • Apr 18, 2017 - Chicago 111 vs. Boston 97
  • Apr 16, 2017 - Chicago 106 vs. Boston 102
  • Mar 12, 2017 - Boston 100 vs. Chicago 80
  • Feb 16, 2017 - Chicago 104 vs. Boston 103
  • Nov 02, 2016 - Boston 107 vs. Chicago 100
  • Oct 27, 2016 - Chicago 105 vs. Boston 99
  • Jan 22, 2016 - Boston 110 vs. Chicago 101
  • Jan 07, 2016 - Chicago 101 vs. Boston 92
  • Dec 09, 2015 - Boston 105 vs. Chicago 100