The Chicago Bulls (24-30) travel to TD Garden tonight to face the Boston Celtics (34-19) in a matchup defined by major trade deadline reunions. Just last week, the teams swapped key pieces: Celtics big man Nikola Vučević will face his former Chicago squad for the first time, while high-scoring guard Anfernee Simons returns to Boston after averaging 20 points in his first three games as a Bull.
Boston enters as a heavy 13.5-point favorite, looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks over the weekend and tighten their hold on the second seed in the East. Meanwhile, a shorthanded Chicago team—likely still without guards Josh Giddey and Tre Jones due to hamstring injuries—aims to snap a five-game losing streak and improve their 11th-place standing before the All-Star break.
This is the third of three games scheduled between the Bulls and the Celtics this season. Boston won at home against Chicago on January 5, 115-101. The Bulls returned the favor and won in Chicago a couple weeks later on Jan. 24, 2026, 114-111.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Bulls at CelticsDate: Wednesday, February 11, 2026Time: 7:30PM ESTSite: TD GardenCity: Boston, MANetwork/Streaming: CHSN, NBC Sports Boston
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Game Odds: Bulls at Celtics
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Chicago Bulls (+470), Boston Celtics (-650)Spread: Celtics -13.5Total: 225.5 points
This game opened Celtics -12.5 with the Total set at 226.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Bulls at CelticsChicago BullsPG Jaden IveySG Anfernee SimonSF Isaac OkoroPF Matas BuzelisC Guerschon YabuseleBoston CelticsPG Derrick WhiteSG Baylor ScheiermanSF Jaylen BrownPF Sam HauserC Neemias QuetaInjury Report: Bulls at CelticsChicago BullsIsaac Okoro (knee) is listed as questionable for tonight’s gameJosh Giddey (hamstring) has been declared OUT for tonight’s gameTre Jones (hamstring) has been declared OUT for tonight’s gameJalen Smith (calf) has been declared OUT for tonight’s gameNoa Essengue (shoulder) has been declared OUT for tonight’s gameZach Collins (toe) has been declared OUT for tonight’s gameBoston CelticsSam Hauser (back) is listed as questionable for tonight’s gamNeemias Queta (ankle) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
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Trends and Insights: Bulls at CelticsThe Bulls are 9-18 on the road this seasonThe Celtics are 17-9 at home this seasonThe Celtics are 29-23-1 ATS this season / 12-14 ATS at homeThe Bulls are 24-29-1 ATS this season / 11-16 ATS on the roadThe OVER has cashed in 19 of the Celtics’ 53 games this season (19-34)The OVER has cashed in 27 of the Bulls’ 54 games this season (27-27)The Bulls are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overallAnfernee Simons is averaging 19PPG in 2 games since being traded to ChicagoMatas Buzelis is averaging 4.6 rebounds in his last 5 gamesNikola Vucevic is averaging 11PPG and 9 rebounds in 2 games since arriving in BostonSam Hauser is just 4-20 from 3-point range over his last 3 gamesRotoworld Best Bet
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight’s Bulls and Celtics’ game:Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the MoneylineSpread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Celtics -12.5 ATSTotal: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Game Total OVER 225.5
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