THE CALLTIP 7:30 PM ET
CHIBULLS · AWAY15
BOSCELTICS · HOME85%
CLUTCH BOS 85 · MARKET 85SEALED 10:01 AM ET
Why Clutch leans Celtics
Season-long strength: BOS rated well above CHI. Toward the Celtics: 31% of the call.
Season margin: BOS +3.3, CHI -5.5 pts a game (blended with last season early on). Toward the Celtics: 29% of the call.
Roster moves: BOS lost Jaylen Brown; CHI added Norman Powell and Caleb Wilson. Toward the Bulls: 15% of the call.
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What Clutch couldn't see
- Early season: each team's rating still leans on last season, adjusted for who arrived and who left (it takes about ten games for this season's results to carry most of the weight).
Who's out
| TEAM | PLAYER | STATUS | MINUTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | Nic Claxton | out | 22 MPG |
| BOS | Devin Carter | out | 29 MPG |
| CHI | Patrick Williams | questionable | 25 MPG |
From the league's official injury report (ESPN's list when the report isn't out). If a status changes before tip, this page and the number update.
This page grades itself
After the final you'll see the score, whether Clutch was right, and the receipt that proves the call came first.