Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Free NBA Playoff Picks - Betting Odds

Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Free NBA Playoff Picks - Betting Odds

Keith F
Date: April 23, 6:30 pm
Location: United Center
TV: TNT

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Boston -2.5
Total: 204

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<strong>Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – Game Four</strong>
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The Chicago Bulls will host the Boston Celtics at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois for Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and set to be aired nationally on ESPN. The Celtics come in off an imposing 104-87 victory after they fell behind 2-0 when they lost their first two games at home in this #1 vs. #8 match-up.
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Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Overview<br />
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Boston answered the bell and quickly dismissed any doubters that saw this series as getting out-of-control and out-of-hand when the Celtics went ham at the United Center. It is worth nothing that the Bulls do not have the services of point man Rajon Rondo in Game Four and while this certainly influences the situation moving forward, the paradigm shift in pricing reflects what transpired in the Windy City in Game Three. Nevertheless, the market is more or less reluctant to spot too many points to Chicago be that a few things had to go right for the Celtics. First, veteran Dewayne Wade did not hit on three-pointer in Game Three and secondly Jimmy Butler compiled just 14 points on what was a terribly cold shooting night overall for the Bulls when compared to the Celtics. From the three-point line, the Celtics hit nearly 20% more of their attempts when contrasted to Boston.
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Boston at Chicago Key Betting Trends<br />
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The Celtics come in with a 54-31 SU record while posting a 41-42-2 mark against the spread overall.
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The Bulls enter with a 43-42 SU record while owning a 44-41 record against the spread.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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In the early stages, we have seen a large majority like the Celtics against the spread as 87% are willing to spot the points. On the Money Line, the Celtics enter as -140 road favorite while the Bulls step in as a +120 home dog. 81% of the market like the Celtics in this situation. In Over/Under markets, the price remains at 204 with 56% of the public liking the Over.
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Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Prediction

It is very easy to get swept up in a zig-zag with the Celtics pulling off an impressive win and likely fostering an immense overreaction as a result. The fact that Jerian Grant gets the nod at the point with Rondo nursing a fractured thumb has likely digressed faith that Chicago can win this game, let alone the series after such an injury. However, the Bulls have incredible depth at the guard position overall. Behind Grant, the Bulls have the likes of Michael Carter-Williams, Isaiah Canaan and Anthony Morrow available. All of these individuals have experience as starters in this league and can assuredly steward the workload if their shoulder is tapped on. Given the fact the Bulls had off-nights from two key players who head up their scoring department, Chicago can easily rebound in Game Four if it find its stroke. Immense value in a four-point swing in just one game. Fade the Celtics.

Free Pick: Take Chicago +2.5
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