Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics (01-24-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls will square off at the United Center tonight. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Chicago Bulls (22-22) will play the Boston Celtics (28-16) at United Center in an attempt to extend their four-game home winning streak.

On Friday, the Celtics defeated the Nets 130-126 in overtime. Leading the way with 32 points, four rebounds, and four assists was Payton Pritchard. Less than a day after defeating the Chicago Bulls 130-126 in double overtime in Brooklyn, the Celtics will look to put on a more comprehensive performance when they visit them on Saturday.

Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics - When and where to watch the game

The Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics tip off 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at United Center, Chicago, IL. NBC Sports Boston and Chicago Sports Network will broadcast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the game for the online users.

Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics - Expected Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls

PG Josh Giddey
SG Coby White
SF Isaac Okoro
PF Matas Buzelis
C Nikola Vucevic

Boston Celtics

PG Payton Pritchard
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Sam Hauser
C Neemias Queta

Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics - Injury Report

Chicago Bulls

Tre Jones- Out (Hamstring)
Patrick Williams- Day-to-day (Sprained right ankle)
Lachlan Olbrich- Day-to-day (Right thoracic strain)
Josh Giddey- Day-to-day (Hamstring)
Zach Collins- Out (Toe)
Noa Essengue- Out (Undergo left shoulder surgery)

Boston Celtics

Derrick White- Day-to-day (Rest)
Josh Minott- Out (Left ankle sprain)
Jayson Tatum- Out (Achilles)

Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics - Game Prediction

Even while this isn't Nikola Vucevic's best season yet, his stats are still respectable. Each game, the big man averages 16.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. With an average of 19 points per game in January, Vooch's scoring stats have somewhat improved.

In four of his last five games, the center has scored the most points. He even scored 35 points against the Utah Jazz in the middle of the month. Vucevic is averaging 17.7 points per game at Chicago as opposed to 15.9 on the road, and the Chicago Bulls are playing at home tonight evening.

In 29 of 44 games this season, the Bulls and their opponent have scored more than the current matchup's point total of 230.5 points. The Celtics have scored more than 230.5 points in 21 of their 44 games this season.

Together, these two teams score 235.1 points per game, which is 4.6 more than the average of 230.5. These teams' opponents have averaged 230.1 points per game, which is 0.4 fewer than the game's point total. Of the 21 games this season, Chicago has won 10, or 47.6%, of them as favorites.


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