Just how well has Isaiah Thomas been playing lately? The diminutive point guard has posted 40 straight 20-point performances and can break John Havlicek’s franchise record with another one vs the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Oddsmakers initially set the Bulls as 1-point home underdogs with an OVER/UNDER of 212.
- The total has gone OVER in nine of the Celtics' last 12 games on the road.
- The Bulls are 1-8 SU and 2-7 ATS in their last nine games after losing the previous game in a matchup.
- The Celtics are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games on the road against the Bulls.
The Celtics have eclipsed the Raptors as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference and are only 2.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot as a result. Boston has won four straight and 11 of its last 12 due in large part to Thomas, who’s averaging 33.9 points in that stretch. The 27-year-old has scored 35 or more on 14 occasions this season.
Shooting guard Dwyane Wade has missed the last two contests with a wrist injury and is questionable for tonight’s game. Wade underwent an MRI exam earlier this week and the results indicated the injury isn’t a long-term issue. Forward Nikola Mirotic is unlikely to play due to a back injury.
The Celtics have had a tough time in the Windy City lately, going 1-6 SU in their last seven at the United Center.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Bulls are 27-29 so far on the NBA season, and 27-29 ATS vs the spread betting line. The Boston Celtics, meanwhile, are 37-19 and 30-25-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Chicago go 23-33 and the Celtics go 30-25-1 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Boston injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Chicago Bulls at No. 22 and the Boston Celtics at No. 6 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Boston Celtics rank No. 28 in the league with 41.3 per game. That compares with Chicago's No. 2 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Chicago is the NBA's No. 30-ranked team at 6.45 per game, while the Boston Celtics rate No. 4 with 12.2 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The 76ers were burned for 33 points by Isaiah Thomas on Wednesday as the Celtics picked up a 116-108 win at TD Garden.
Doug McDermott scored 20 points leading the Bulls to a 105-94 victory over Toronto at United Center on Tuesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Toronto, Friday, February 24th
Chicago home to Phoenix, Friday, February 24th