Bulls vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 19th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Boston Celtics will host the Chicago Bulls in NBA action on Thursday at TD Garden, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis are set to lead the way for the Celtics, while the Bulls will rely on Zach LaVine, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Bulls vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 126-113.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Bulls vs. Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bulls vs. Celtics picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Bulls vs. Celtics Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: Bulls +14.5 / Celtics -14.5
- Moneyline: Bulls +810 / Celtics -1200
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 240.5 Points (-110/-110)
Bulls +14.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Bulls have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 45%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Bulls +14.5, presenting a favorable 3.5% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 240.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 240.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 53% likelihood that the total will stay under 240.5 points, providing an edge of 0.9%.
Bulls vs. Celtics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Chicago Bulls at +810 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Boston Celtics are available at -1200 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 86% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Celtics are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +810 odds on the Bulls moneyline, providing an edge of 2.9%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bulls vs. Celtics
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Bulls vs. Celtics matchup.
Chicago Bulls Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Zach LaVine | 20 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Coby White | 20 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Nikola Vucevic | 19 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Ayo Dosunmu | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Lonzo Ball | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Rebounds (+126)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bulls is on Zach LaVine to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 6.1% on the +126 odds offered by FanDuel.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 26 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Jaylen Brown | 24 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 21 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Derrick White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Payton Pritchard | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Derrick White to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.0% on the +130 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bulls vs. Celtics Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Bulls vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Ayo Dosunmu Over 4.5 Total Assists
Ayo Dosunmu has recorded more than 4.5 assists in 9 of his last 11 games (82% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 4.5 assists again at odds of -128 (56% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Coby White Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Coby White has had more than 2.5 turnovers in 14 of his last 25 appearances (56%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +150 (40%), available at Bet365.
Coby White Over 17.5 Points Scored
Coby White has scored more than 17.5 points in 15 of his last 22 games (68%). You can bet on him to record over 17.5 points again at odds of -108 (52%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Derrick White of the Celtics to knock down over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Bulls +14.5 to cover.
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