Bulls vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 21

Bulls vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and CHSN

The Chicago Bulls (13-15) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Boston Celtics (21-6) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at United Center as heavy, 12.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and CHSN. The point total for the matchup is set at 242.

Bulls vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (64.3%)

Bulls vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have compiled a 10-16-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Bulls have 14 wins against the spread in 28 games this season.
• This season, 12 of the Celtics' games have gone over the point total out of 28 chances.
• Bulls games this year have gone over the point total 57.1% of the time (16 out of 28 games with a set point total).
• In home games, Boston sports a worse record against the spread (5-10-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-6-1).
• The Celtics have gone over the over/under more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in eight of 15 home matchups (53.3%). On the road, they have hit the over in four of 12 games (33.3%).
• Chicago's winning percentage against the spread at home is .462 (6-7-0). Away, it is .533 (8-6-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Bulls games have gone over seven of 13 times at home (53.8%), and nine of 15 away (60%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum's numbers on the season are 28.3 points, 9 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 45.3% from the field and 35.9% from downtown, with an average of 3.8 made 3-pointers (eighth in league).
• Derrick White is averaging 17.3 points, 4.8 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
• Jaylen Brown averages 23.6 points, 5.9 boards and 4.6 assists, shooting 44% from the floor and 33.3% from downtown, with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 16.4 points, 3.3 assists and 3.7 boards.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 boards and 4 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.9 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Bulls.
• Josh Giddey's numbers on the season are 11.9 points, 6.4 boards and 6.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 45.2% of his shots from the field and 32.7% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.2 triples.
• The Bulls are receiving 22.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game from Zach LaVine.
• Coby White's numbers on the season are 17.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 41.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.2 triples.
• The Bulls are receiving 13 points, 3.9 boards and 4.6 assists per game from Ayo Dosunmu.

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