Chicago Bulls (12-15) vs. Boston Celtics (21-5)
December 19, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -14.5; Over/Under: +246.5
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The Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics meet Thursday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Hornets and Raptors, and they play the Bucks, Hawks, and Wizards next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 119.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21 points and 3.2 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Pistons and Wizards, and they play the Magic, 76ers, and Pacers next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 15 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last 11 Thursday games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between the Bulls and Celtics has gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds, and assists this season.
- Derrick White ranks 10th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.7) this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (47.5%) this season.
- Coby White ranks T14th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank T1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (19.0).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.7).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.0).
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Boston Celtics are more than capable of smoking the Bulls’ boots, but they’re also 6-11 ATS in their last 17 games as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games overall, and they’re 10-16 ATS on the season. The Celtics keep getting these inflated lines, and they can’t keep up. The Bulls are also quietly playing decent ball lately, which includes back-to-back wins, and 8 of their 12 wins have come on the road. Give me the points.
