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Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction NBA Picks 12/21/24
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Chicago Bulls (13-15) vs Boston Celtics (21-6)
December 21, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +10.5 — Over/Under: 239.5
The Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls duke it out once again at the United Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Boston CelticsÂ
The Boston Celtics have been on a tear as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after falling short to the Bulls in a 117-108 loss on Thursday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points with eight rebounds and three blocks while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Celtics shot just 39 percent from the field and 14 of 56 from the 3-point line as they kept the Bulls in check early on and led for most of the contest before the Bulls opened the fourth quarter on a 26-12 run to steal the game away in the end. The Celtics will face the Magic following this one.
Chicago BullsÂ
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been heating up lately as they’ve won five of their last seven games and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after beating the Celtics in a 117-108 road win on Thursday. Zach LaVine led the team with 36 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points with eight rebounds while Nikola Vucevic tallied 16 points with 14 rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and 19 of 52 from the 3-point line as they did their best to stay within striking distance for most of the contest until they poured in 35 points in the fourth quarter to pull off the unlikely road win. The Bulls will take on the Bucks after this game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 games following a home loss.
- The Bulls have lost 13 of their last 14 games after winning as underdogs.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Celtics’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Bulls’ last five games at United Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Coby White ranks T17th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.2) this season.
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks T11th amongst qualified Guards for FG% (50.0%) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown ranks 21st amongst qualified players for points per game (23.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (32.1).
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (60.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (18.8).
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Celtics could be shorthanded once again with Sam Hauser listed as questionable, while the Bulls have listed Josh Giddey and Dalen Terry as questionable. The Celtics looked to be in control on Thursday, but they never put the Bulls away and it cost them in the fourth quarter where the Bulls poured in 35 points to steal the game at the end. It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, so as impressive as the Bulls were on Thursday, I have the Celtics getting their revenge with a big win and cover on the road.Â
