Boston Celtics defeat Chicago Bulls 134-99: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · NBA · Chicago Bulls 99, Boston Celtics 134
The Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 134-99 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics covered the spread as 14-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 233.5, with 233 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics final score and game recap
The Boston Celtics led 33-21 after the first quarter and 66-54 at halftime. They outscored the Chicago Bulls 68-45 in the second half, 39-21 in the third quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Norman Powell (Chicago Bulls): 20 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists.
- Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls): 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics): 28 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists.
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics): 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics covered the spread as 14-point favorites, winning by 35 points.
The spread opened at Boston Celtics -13.5 and closed at Boston Celtics -14. AiQ's pick was the Chicago Bulls +13.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics go over or under the total?
The game went under: 233 points combined against a closing total of 233.5, under by 0.5. 120 of the 233 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 233.5. AiQ's pick was the under 232.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Boston Celtics to win at -750, a win (+$13.33 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Chicago Bulls +13.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 232.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and wrong on the spread and the total.
Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Boston Celtics -8.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-quarter moneyline: Boston Celtics won the first quarter, paying -265.
- First-half moneyline: Boston Celtics won the first half, paying -425.
- First-half total 113.5: the over, paying -108, with 120 points scored.
- First-quarter total 57.5: the under, paying -115, with 54 points scored.
- Boston Celtics team total 123.5: the over, paying -115, with 134 scored.
- Chicago Bulls team total 108.5: the under, paying +105, with 99 scored.
Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Bulls at +525 and the Boston Celtics at -750. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boston Celtics a 85% favorite. The Boston Celtics won as the favorite at -750: $13.33 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Boston Celtics, the price before the game was -750: priced below fair (−3.5% value).
The spread moved toward the Boston Celtics between the open and the close, and they covered.
Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Chicago Bulls 1-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago Bulls.
This result left the Boston Celtics 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the Boston Celtics.
What's next for Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics?
Next for the Chicago Bulls: the New York Knicks at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Next for the Boston Celtics: the Brooklyn Nets at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.