Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 21)
- Celtics vs. Bulls game is the second of back-to-back contests between these franchises.
- The one on Thursday night saw the Bulls’ victory, 117-108.
- Head coach Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown had a heated exchange with the officials following the end.
Boston Celtics are pretty upset with the way their previous game ended. They lost to the Bulls at the TD Garden, 117-108, though, following a very tense match, which ended with almost an incident. Boston’s head coach, Joe Mazzulla, was furious at the officials and even wanted to confront Justin Van Duyne.
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How To Watch
- When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 8 PM ET
- Where: United Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How To Watch: NBA League Pass
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Cs have been pretty good until the latest event. They are 7-3 in the past ten games, so it’s no wonder why they sit second in the NBA East standings. Also, the Boston Celtics are 10-2 on the road this year.
NBA-MVP contender Jayson Tatum scores 28.3 points per game, the sixth-most in the NBA. He also has nine boards each night with 5.5 assists. The 26-year-old dropped 31 buckets and 10 boards in the previous encounter vs. the Bulls.
Chicago made a huge upset in Boston, beating the 14.5-point favorites in their own house. This was their third victory in a row, following the one against the Charlotte Hornets at home, 109-95, and the Toronto Raptors in Canada, 122-121.
The Bulls have one of the best offenses in the league, but are the second-worst defense, allowing 121.4 points per game. That’s a problem they need to address.
Celtics vs. Bulls Head to Head
Boston and Chicago met twice, and both sides had a win each. The first meeting in Illinois saw Boston’s triumph, 138-129, and the latter was already mentioned 117-108 Bulls’ triumph.
Celtics vs. Bulls Prediction
Boston Celtics are very motivated to get even for the loss at home, particularly due to all that followed the match. That’s why we pick Boston to triumph.
- Free NBA pick: Celtics win
