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The Chicago Bulls (13-15) are heavy underdogs (+12.5) as they try to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Boston Celtics (21-6) at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at United Center. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and CHSN.
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Celtics vs. Bulls Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Celtics 120, Bulls 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-685)
- Total Pick: Under 242 (computer predicts 234.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+12.5)
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Recent Celtics vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Celtics | -14.5 | 241 | -1220 | +752 | 117-108 CHI |
| 11/29/2024 | Celtics | -12 | 243.5 | -746 | +529 | 138-129 BOS |
| 3/23/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 219.5 | -238 | +195 | 124-113 BOS |
| 2/22/2024 | Celtics | -8.5 | 224.5 | -364 | +288 | 129-112 BOS |
| 11/28/2023 | Celtics | -12.5 | 219.5 | -751 | +521 | 124-97 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston has a 10-17-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Celtics are 1-8 against the spread when favored by 12.5 points or more this season.
- Boston has gone over in 12 of its 28 games with a set total (42.9%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 26 times this season and won 21, or 80.8%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 8-2, a 80% win rate, when it's favored by -685 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Bulls 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Chicago has a 14-13-1 record against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 12.5-point underdogs this year, the Bulls are 1-0 against the spread.
- Chicago's games have hit the over 16 out of 28 times (57.1%).
- The Bulls have won nine of the 23 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (39.1%).
- Chicago has gone 1-1 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +493 or longer (50%).
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Celtics vs. Bulls Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Sam Hauser: Questionable (Back)
Bulls
Bulls:
Dalen Terry: Questionable (Knee),
Josh Giddey: Questionable (Ankle)
Celtics vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and CHSN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
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