Bulls vs. Celtics odds, prediction, line, time: 2026 NBA picks for Monday, January 5, from ...

The Boston Celtics will look to win their fourth game in a row when they battle the Chicago Bulls in a key Eastern Conference matchup on Monday night. Boston is coming off a 146-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, while Chicago dropped a 112-99 decision to the Charlotte Hornets that same day. The Bulls (17-18), who are third in the Central Division, are 7-9 on the road this season. The Celtics (22-12), who are second in the Atlantic Division, are 10-5 on their home court in 2025-26. Chicago's leading scorer Josh Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out. Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics lead the all-time series 137-110, including wins in six of...