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The Chicago Bulls (13-15) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Boston Celtics (21-6) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at United Center as big, 11.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and CHSN.
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Celtics vs. Bulls Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Celtics 120, Bulls 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-588)
- Total Pick: Under 241.5 (computer predicts 234.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+11.5)
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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's ATS record is 10-17-0 this season.
- The Celtics have a 2-9 record against the spread when favored by 11.5 points or more this season.
- Boston's games have gone over the point total in 12 out of 28 opportunities (42.9%).
- The Celtics have won 21, or 80.8%, of the 26 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Boston has a record of 9-2, a 81.8% win rate, when it's favored by -588 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Bulls 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Chicago's ATS record is 14-13-1 this season.
- The Bulls are 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs.
- Chicago has gone over in 16 of its 28 games with a set total (57.1%).
- The Bulls have been the moneyline underdog 23 total times this season. They've gone 9-14 in those games.
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +437 or longer, Chicago has gone 1-1 (50%).
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Celtics vs. Bulls Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Xavier Tillman: Questionable (Illness),
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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