NBA Handicapping: Bulls vs Celtics

The Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at TD Garden. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Bulls opened the season with a 92-83 victory over the Spurs on Thursday, as 3-point underdogs. The combined score went UNDER the posted total of 193. Luol Deng led the Bulls with 17 points and nine rebounds. The Celtics dominated from start to finish on Wednesday, as they crushed the Bobcats 92-59. The Celtics easily covered the 10-point spread, but the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 183. Rajon Rondo had 10 points and dished out 11 assists, while Ray Allen had a game-high 18 points in the win. Current streak: Boston has won 2 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Boston: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing San Antonio are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing New Orleans are 5-5 After playing Charlotte are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Boston Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Chicago Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games Next up: Chicago at Miami, Sunday, November 1 Boston home to New Orleans, Sunday, November 1