Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

The Boston Celtics look like they have a team capable of repeating their NBA Championship from a year ago. They are 21-5 on the season, but the Cleveland Cavs have been playing extremely well and lead the East by 1.5 games over the Celtics. Boston isn't putting the pedal to the metal. They play well enough to win and move on. When you are a reigning champ, the lines are not friendly, and Boston is just 10-16 ATS on the season. The Celtics are pacing themselves: play good enough to get a win, and move onto the next game. Boston is 1-8 ATS on the season as a favorite of 12 or more points. Make the play on Chicago.

The Cleveland Cavs have opened the season red-hot at 17-2 but have not been able to pull away from the Boston Celtics, who are right on their tail at 15-3. Cleveland has a date with Boston on Sunday, and you can't help but think that the Celtics are looking past this game with Chicago. The Bulls don't look like a threat at 8-12 on the season. The Bulls are just 5-10 in their last 15 games, but with Boston in a clear look ahead game, I don't think we will see the "A" game from the Celtics. Boston is just 2-3 ATS on the season as a road chalk of more than 10, and I think the situation calls for the Bulls to come away with the cover, with Boston having one eye on Sunday. Make the play on Chicago.

What can you say about the Boston Celtics. This team has been strong start to finish. Boston will head to Chicago tonight with their 56-14 and it will be a matter of time before they secure the homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. That is important as they are unbeaten by Eastern teams at home, and overall have dropped just three games all season at home. Boston is 19-2 SU in teir last 21 games and 13-3 ATS in their last 16. Boston leads the NBA in road games where they are 24-11 SU, including 12-2 SU in their last 14 and 5-0 SU and ATS in their last five. It's all about the Celtics here. Make the play on Boston.