Celtics vs. Bulls Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Chicago Bulls will meet the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Saturday at United Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Bulls will be led by Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White, while the Celtics will rely on Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to identify the best Celtics vs. Bulls bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 124-114.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Celtics vs. Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Bulls picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Bulls Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: United Center
- Spread: Celtics -11.5 / Bulls +11.5
- Moneyline: Celtics -650 / Bulls +540
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 240.5 Points (-108/-110)
Bulls +11.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Bulls have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 45%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Bulls +11.5, providing a favorable 3.4% 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, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 54% likelihood of the 240.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 1.5%.
Celtics vs. Bulls Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -650 via BetMGM, whilst the Chicago Bulls are available at +540 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 82% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Celtics are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +540 odds on the Bulls moneyline, providing an edge of 2.5%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Bulls
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Celtics vs. Bulls matchup.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 26 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Payton Pritchard | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+124)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our top 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 10.2% on the +124 odds offered by DraftKings.
Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 20 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 19 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Coby White | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 16 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Patrick Williams | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Rebounds (+130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best 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 7.3% on the +130 odds offered by DraftKings.
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.
Celtics vs. Bulls Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Celtics vs. Bulls trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Ayo Dosunmu Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Ayo Dosunmu has recorded at least one block in 5 of his last 10 appearances (50% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +175 (36% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Nikola Vucevic Over 18.5 Points Scored
Nikola Vucevic has scored more than 18.5 points in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can place a bet on him to score 19 or more points again at odds of -102 (50%), available at FanDuel.
Coby White Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Coby White has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can wager on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +110 (48%), available at DraftKings.
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're betting on the Bulls +11.5 to cover.
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