Celtics vs. Bulls betting: NBA preview for December 21

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The Chicago Bulls (13-15) are heavy underdogs (+12) as they try to build on a three-game win 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. The matchup has a point total of 240.5.

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Celtics Cover -12 vs Bulls -110

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Celtics vs. Bulls betting lines

  • Celtics odds to win: -658
  • Bulls odds to win: +476
  • Spread: Celtics (-12)
  • Total: 240.5
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Celtics Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Boston has a 5-7 record against the spread on the road and are 10-2 in road contests.
  • This season, Boston is 1-4 ATS on the road when playing as 12-point favorites or more.
  • On the road this season, Celtics games have gone over the set point total four times.
  • Boston and its opponents have averaged a total of 231.9 points per road contest this year, 8.6 points fewer than this game’s listed total.

Celtics Recent Trends

  • The Celtics are 7-3 overall and 3-7 against the spread over their last 10 contests.
  • The Celtics and their opponents have hit the over in four of those 10 games.
  • The last 10 Celtics games averaged 229.6 total points, 10.9 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The Celtics’ per-game scoring average across their last 10 games is 0.7 points lower than their season-long average.

Celtics Betting Records

  • The Celtics have won 21 of the 26 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (80.8%).
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -658 or shorter, Boston has gone 8-2 (80% win percentage).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Celtics an 86.8% chance to win.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.6 (20th in NBA) 46.0 (10th) 44.8 (ninth) 44.7 (22nd) 25.9 (14th) 11.4 (second)

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Bulls Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Bulls home games have hit the over on the set point total seven times this season.
  • The Bulls have a 6-7 record against the spread at home and is 4-9 in home contests.
  • The Bulls and their opponents have averaged a total of 236.2 points per home contest this year, 4.3 points fewer than this game’s projected total.

Bulls Recent Trends

  • The Bulls have a 6-4 record straight-up in their past 10 contests, while covering the spread six times in those games.
  • Bulls’ past 10 outings saw five go over the total.
  • The last 10 Bulls games averaged 237.8 total points, 2.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The Bulls’ per-game scoring average during their past 10 games is 121.3, 2.5 points higher than their season-long per-game average.

Bulls Betting Records

  • This season, Chicago has won nine out of the 23 games, or 39.1%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • The Bulls have entered two games this season as the underdog by +476 or more and is 1-1 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 17.4% chance of a victory for the Bulls.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.3 (ninth in NBA) 47.8 (25th) 44.8 (ninth) 46.4 (28th) 29.2 (fourth) 14.7 (20th)
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