Chicago (1-0) at Boston (0-1)
When: Tuesday, April 18th 2017
Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Time: 6:35 ET | TV: TNT
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The Boston Celtics will look to rebound from an emotional Game 1 loss when they host the Chicago Bulls in the second of their seven-game First Round series on Tuesday night. Hours after learning that his sister died in a car accident in Washington, star guard Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics with 33 points, but his team was dominated on the boards as the Bulls stole the opener 106-102 on Sunday. Coach Brad Stevens told reporters that he would let Thomas decide whether he wants to play Game 2 or be with family in Washington. As of Monday afternoon, Thomas is expected to play in Tuesday’s Game 2. Boston will need a lot more from Thomas’ supporting cast, as six reserves combined to score 22 points on 8-of-22 shooting in Game 1. Starting forward Jae Crowder, who scored at least 11 points in 13 of his final 14 regular-season games, was limited to nine while shooting 4-for-12 on Sunday. Thomas took 12 of Boston’s 19 foul shots in Game 1.
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The Bulls just need to do more of the same in Game 2 and that was controlling the inside. Chicago had a 53-36 rebounding advantage and brought down 20 on the offensive end, including 16 in the first half. Jimmy Butler scored 23 of his 30 points in the second half and helped guard Thomas down the stretch. Bobby Portis provided a big lift for Chicago off the bench in Game 1 by registering 19 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots in 29 minutes. Veteran Dwyane Wade had 11 points and six assists in his fourth game back from an elbow injury and he will move into the top 25 in NBA history when he plays in his 168th career playoff game Tuesday. Point guard Rajon Rondo is averaging 14.4 points and nine assists in 95 playoff games, compared to 10.7 and 8.5 in his career during the regular season. The Bulls could use a little more from forward Nikola Mirotic, who shot 1-for-9 and missed all five of his 3-point tries Sunday.
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The Bulls may actually be the better team in this series despite being an eight-seed, but this is long from over. I expect Boston to bounce back in Game 2 and bring this back to Chicago at 1-1. I do think the Bulls will keep it closer than Vegas thinks, though.
Pick: Bulls +7
ATS TRENDS
| Chicago |
- Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Bulls are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Bulls are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
- Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.
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| Boston |
- Celtics are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Tuesday games.
- Celtics are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Celtics are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Celtics are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
- Celtics are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Celtics are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Celtics are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games.
- Celtics are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
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OU TRENDS
| Chicago |
- Over is 6-0 in Bulls last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 6-0 in Bulls last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 overall.
- Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.
- Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 7-2 in Bulls last 9 Tuesday games.
- Under is 22-7 in Bulls last 29 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Over is 7-3 in Bulls last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 9-4 in Bulls last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 11-5 in Bulls last 16 Conference Quarterfinals games.
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| Boston |
- Over is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 Tuesday games.
- Over is 6-2-1 in Celtics last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Celtics last 5 overall.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Celtics last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 6-2-1 in Celtics last 9 vs. NBA Central.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Celtics last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 21-7 in Celtics last 28 Conference Quarterfinals games.
- Over is 6-2 in Celtics last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Over is 15-6-1 in Celtics last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 11-5-1 in Celtics last 17 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
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HEAD TO HEAD
- Home team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Over is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Boston.
- Bulls are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston.
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