Celtics vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 21

  • The Celtics are -11.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 244.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | CHSN

The Boston Celtics visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Celtics vs Bulls Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 10-17 against the spread, while the Bulls are 14-13 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics O
Chicago Bulls U

Bulls vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Bulls.

Bulls vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 68.4% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 63 of their last 100 games (+23.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 57 of their last 76 games (+21.07 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 33 away games (+15.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 away games (+13.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 59 of their last 90 games (+11.22 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 51 of their last 75 games (+22.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 51 of their last 77 games (+22.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Over in 44 of their last 75 games (+12.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 75 games (+11.97 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 38 games (+10.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 10-17 (-8.7 Units / -29.29% ROI).

  • 21-6 against the Moneyline (-10.15 Units / -5.93% ROI)
  • 12-15 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • 15-12 against the Under for game total points (+1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 14-13 (-0.3 Units / -0.97% ROI).

  • 13-15 against the Moneyline (+8.75 Units / 25.44% ROI)
  • 16-11 against the Over for game total points (+3.9 Units / 12.66% ROI)
  • 11-16 against the Under for game total points (-6.6 Units / -21.43% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 75 games (-34.05 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-22.75 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 74 games (-20.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 75 games (-19.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 25 of their last 64 games (-18.68 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 63 games (-39.07 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 100 games (-37.25 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 63 games (-25.85 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 93 games (-22.50 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 100 games (-16.50 Units / -14% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Celtics are 46-10 (.821) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .585

The Celtics were 55-16 (.775) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Celtics are 45-11 (.804) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Celtics were 36-1 (.973) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .683

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Bulls are undefeated (5-0) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .579

The Bulls are 2-38 (.050) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

The Bulls are 4-2 (.667) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Bulls were 11-21 (.344) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .434

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Celtics have made 17.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Celtics have made 18.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Celtics have made 17.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have made 16.6 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Bulls averaged 5.7 turnovers per game (466 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (1,004 turnovers/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls have a TS% of 54% this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (4,103 rebounds/109 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics averaged 6.8 steals per game (556 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have allowed 57.1 points in the paint per game (1,600 points/28 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 48.3

The Bulls averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,064 rebounds/28 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The Bulls have averaged 7.3 steals per game (205 steals/28 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4


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