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Dec 21, 2024

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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

-12.0/-112
38% BOS
+12.0/-108
62% CHI

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-690
90% BOS
+496
10% CHI

Total Pick Consensus

239.5/-108
26% UN
239.5/-112
74% OV

Stats

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

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
CHI
44
Games
44
41.7
FG
45.0
90.9
FGA
95.5
.459
FG%
.471
17.8
3Pt-FG
13.3
49.1
3Pt-FGA
39.5
.364
3Pt%
.336
23.8
2Pt-FG
31.7
41.8
2Pt-FGA
55.9
.570
2Pt%
.566
16.5
FT
16.8
20.7
FTA
21.6
.794
FT%
.778
11.1
ORB
11.1
33.9
DRB
35.9
45.0
TRB
46.9
25.4
AST
28.7
7.7
STL
8.2
5.7
BLK
5.0
12.0
TOV
12.6
16.1
PF
16.4
117.7
PTS
120.0

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
CHI
44
Games
44
40.6
FG
43.2
89.8
FGA
92.3
.452
FG%
.468
12.7
3Pt-FG
15.9
36.5
3Pt-FGA
42.9
.348
3Pt%
.371
27.9
2Pt-FG
27.3
53.3
2Pt-FGA
49.3
.524
2Pt%
.553
14.2
FT
14.8
18.0
FTA
18.6
.789
FT%
.798
10.5
ORB
9.7
33.8
DRB
36.0
44.3
TRB
45.7
24.2
AST
29.2
7.1
STL
7.6
4.3
BLK
4.8
13.8
TOV
15.0
18.8
PF
18.0
108.2
PTS
117.1

Offense/Defense

BOS
Four Factors
CHI
.557
eFG%
.540
10.7
TOV%
10.7
24.7
RB%
76.5
.181
FT/FGA
.176

Defense/Offense

BOS
Four Factors
CHI
.523
eFG%
.554
12.3
TOV%
13.0
76.3
RB%
21.3
.158
FT/FGA
.161

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CHI
44
Games
44
42.4
FG
43.3
92.5
FGA
92.0
.459
FG%
.471
18.2
3Pt-FG
12.8
49.9
3Pt-FGA
38.1
.364
3Pt%
.336
24.3
2Pt-FG
30.5
42.6
2Pt-FGA
53.9
.570
2Pt%
.566
16.7
FT
16.2
21.1
FTA
20.8
.794
FT%
.778
11.3
ORB
10.7
34.5
DRB
34.6
45.8
TRB
45.2
25.9
AST
27.7
7.8
STL
7.9
5.8
BLK
4.8
12.2
TOV
12.1
16.4
PF
15.8
119.7
PTS
115.7

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CHI
44
Games
44
41.4
FG
41.6
91.4
FGA
88.9
.452
FG%
.468
12.9
3Pt-FG
15.3
37.1
3Pt-FGA
41.4
.348
3Pt%
.371
28.4
2Pt-FG
26.3
54.3
2Pt-FGA
47.6
.524
2Pt%
.553
14.5
FT
14.3
18.3
FTA
17.9
.789
FT%
.798
10.7
ORB
9.4
34.4
DRB
34.7
45.1
TRB
44.1
24.6
AST
28.1
7.2
STL
7.3
4.4
BLK
4.6
14.0
TOV
14.5
19.1
PF
17.4
110.1
PTS
112.9

BOS
Analytics
CHI
34
Pythag Wins
18
10
Pythag Losses
26
9.48
Margin Of Victory
-2.86
119.7
O Rtg
112.9
110.1
D Rtg
115.7
97.1
Pace
103.5
.228
FTr
.202
.540
3PAr
.465
.588
TS%
.583

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
BOS CHI
BOS CHI
Consensus
-10.5 (-109)
+10.5 (-108)
-12.0 (-109)
+12.0 (-108)
-11.0 (-112)
+11.0 (-112)
-12.0 (-112)
+12.0 (-108)
-10.0 (-110)
+10.0 (-110)
-12.5 (-110)
+12.5 (-110)
-10.5 (-110)
+10.5 (-108)
-12.5 (-110)
+12.5 (-110)
-10.0 (-110)
+10.0 (-110)
-10.5 (-110)
+10.5 (-110)
-10.5 (-115)
+10.5 (-110)
-11.5 (-115)
+11.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
BOS CHI
BOS CHI
Consensus
-550
+400
-690
+496
-535
+400
-700
+500
-460
+360
-770
+540
-480
+370
-670
+480
-550
+400
-550
+400
-550
+400
-700
+500
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
215.5 (-115)
215.5 (-105)
239.5 (-110)
239.5 (-110)
239.5 (-110)
239.5 (-110)
239.5 (-112)
239.5 (-108)
240.5 (-110)
240.5 (-110)
239.0 (-112)
239.0 (-108)
240.5 (-108)
240.5 (-113)
240.5 (-108)
240.5 (-113)
241.0 (-110)
241.0 (-110)
241.5 (-110)
241.5 (-110)
240.5 (-115)
240.5 (-105)
239.5 (-110)
239.5 (-110)

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