Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics

Dec 21, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls
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Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Best Bet – 12/21/2024

  • Date: December 21, 2024
  • Venue: United Center


Betting Odds

Spread:Boston Celtics -11 (-110), Chicago Bulls 11 (-110)
Over/Under:244
Moneyline:Boston Celtics -550, Chicago Bulls 430


Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Boston Celtics - 82%Boston Celtics - 78%
Chicago Bulls - 18%Chicago Bulls - 22%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics, boasting a strong 21-6 record, are set to face the Chicago Bulls, who currently stand at 13-15. This clash at United Center is scheduled for Saturday night at 8:00 PM ET, marking a compelling matchup between two teams with recent history. The Celtics are entering as clear favorites, with a spread of -11.0, reflecting their impressive form, winning 19 of their last 25 games. The moneyline odds further favor Boston at -510, giving them an implied win probability of 81%. In contrast, the Bulls are pegged at +400, translating to a 19% chance of victory.

Despite these odds, the Bulls are riding a wave of momentum, having won three consecutive games. Notably, they pulled off an upset against the Celtics in their last meeting, coming away with a 117-108 victory. This win was particularly surprising given that Chicago was a 14.5-point underdog with only a 12% chance of winning that game.

For those eyeing player props, Nikola Vucevic has drawn significant attention. His points and assists market opened at over 20.5 (-125) but quickly shifted to 21.5 (-125) due to increased betting activity. This suggests that sharp bettors are confident in Vucevic's potential to deliver on the offensive end.

Both teams have compelling narratives heading into this matchup. Boston aims to bounce back and assert its dominance, while Chicago seeks to continue its winning streak and defy the odds once more. With the Celtics' strong track record and the Bulls' recent surge, this game promises to be an intriguing contest for fans and bettors alike.


Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

Final Score: Boston Celtics 130.48 vs Chicago Bulls 120.76

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-11.5/-112
39% BOS
+11.5/-108
61% CHI

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-625
93% BOS
+455
7% CHI

Total Pick Consensus

244.5/-110
32% UN
244.5/-110
68% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
CHI
27
Games
28
41.6
FG
45.4
91.3
FGA
95.1
.456
FG%
.478
18.8
3Pt-FG
13.2
51.3
3Pt-FGA
39.0
.367
3Pt%
.339
22.8
2Pt-FG
32.2
40.0
2Pt-FGA
56.1
.569
2Pt%
.575
17.5
FT
17.3
21.9
FTA
22.5
.799
FT%
.769
10.6
ORB
10.5
34.2
DRB
35.9
44.8
TRB
46.4
25.9
AST
28.9
7.4
STL
8.4
5.6
BLK
5.1
11.8
TOV
12.4
16.3
PF
16.9
119.5
PTS
121.4

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
CHI
27
Games
28
41.8
FG
43.1
90.7
FGA
91.1
.460
FG%
.473
12.6
3Pt-FG
16.6
36.0
3Pt-FGA
44.0
.350
3Pt%
.378
29.1
2Pt-FG
26.5
54.7
2Pt-FGA
47.2
.533
2Pt%
.562
13.9
FT
15.9
17.9
FTA
19.9
.774
FT%
.799
10.3
ORB
9.0
34.4
DRB
35.8
44.7
TRB
44.8
24.3
AST
29.2
6.9
STL
7.3
4.0
BLK
4.9
13.5
TOV
15.2
19.3
PF
18.6
110.0
PTS
118.8

Offense/Defense

BOS
Four Factors
CHI
.559
eFG%
.547
10.5
TOV%
10.6
23.5
RB%
77.3
.191
FT/FGA
.182

Defense/Offense

BOS
Four Factors
CHI
.530
eFG%
.564
12.0
TOV%
13.2
76.9
RB%
20.0
.153
FT/FGA
.174

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CHI
27
Games
28
41.9
FG
43.6
91.9
FGA
91.2
.456
FG%
.478
18.9
3Pt-FG
12.7
51.6
3Pt-FGA
37.4
.367
3Pt%
.339
22.9
2Pt-FG
30.9
40.3
2Pt-FGA
53.8
.569
2Pt%
.575
17.6
FT
16.6
22.0
FTA
21.6
.799
FT%
.769
10.7
ORB
10.1
34.4
DRB
34.4
45.1
TRB
44.5
26.0
AST
27.7
7.5
STL
8.1
5.7
BLK
4.9
11.9
TOV
11.9
16.4
PF
16.2
120.3
PTS
116.5

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CHI
27
Games
28
42.1
FG
41.4
91.4
FGA
87.4
.460
FG%
.473
12.7
3Pt-FG
15.9
36.3
3Pt-FGA
42.2
.350
3Pt%
.378
29.3
2Pt-FG
25.5
55.1
2Pt-FGA
45.3
.533
2Pt%
.562
13.9
FT
15.2
18.0
FTA
19.1
.774
FT%
.799
10.3
ORB
8.6
34.6
DRB
34.3
45.0
TRB
42.9
24.4
AST
28.0
6.9
STL
7.0
4.0
BLK
4.7
13.6
TOV
14.6
19.5
PF
17.8
110.8
PTS
114.0

BOS
Analytics
CHI
21
Pythag Wins
12
6
Pythag Losses
16
9.44
Margin Of Victory
-2.61
120.3
O Rtg
114.0
110.8
D Rtg
116.5
98.2
Pace
104.2
.240
FTr
.218
.561
3PAr
.482
.592
TS%
.595

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
BOS CHI
BOS CHI
Consensus
-10.5 (-112)
+10.5 (-108)
-11.5 (-112)
+11.5 (-110)
-11.0 (-112)
+11.0 (-112)
-11.5 (-112)
+11.5 (-108)
-10.0 (-112)
+10.0 (-110)
-11.5 (-112)
+11.5 (-108)
-10.5 (-112)
+10.5 (-108)
-11.5 (-112)
+11.5 (-109)
-10.0 (-110)
+10.0 (-110)
-10.5 (-110)
+10.5 (-110)
-10.5 (-110)
+10.5 (-110)
-11.5 (-110)
+11.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
BOS CHI
BOS CHI
Consensus
-550
+400
-609
+447
-535
+400
-625
+455
-460
+360
-560
+420
-480
+370
-560
+420
-550
+400
-550
+400
-550
+400
-650
+450
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
215.5 (-115)
215.5 (-105)
244.5 (-111)
244.5 (-107)
239.5 (-110)
239.5 (-110)
244.5 (-110)
244.5 (-110)
240.5 (-110)
240.5 (-110)
244.5 (-112)
244.5 (-108)
240.5 (-108)
240.5 (-113)
245.0 (-109)
245.0 (-112)
241.0 (-110)
241.0 (-110)
241.5 (-110)
241.5 (-110)
240.5 (-115)
240.5 (-105)
244.5 (-110)
244.5 (-110)