Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 19)
- Bulls vs. Celtics matchup comes at a bad moment for the visitors.
- Chicago Bulls are without Zach LaVine, who is in trade rumors.
- Boston Celtics are currently second in the NBA Eastern Conference standings.
The Bulls are coming to TD Garden overwhelmed by problems and trade rumors. Zach LaVine is present in both of those categories. Meanwhile, the Cs look well, coming off back-to-back victories.
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How To Watch
- When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- How To Watch: NBA League Pass
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | +700 | +14.5 | 246.5 |
| Boston Celtics | -1200 | -14.5 | 246.5 |
Game Preview
Zach LaVine is injured and at the center of trade rumors. He won’t be available to play, while Josh Giddey’s status is still shady. For the moment, the Chicago Bulls are 12-15 and still in the playoff talks, but overall, they aren’t reaching their full potential.
However, the Chicago Bulls have won the previous two events, one against the Charlotte Hornets and the other against the Toronto Raptors on the road, 122-121. Nikola Vucevic had 24 points, while Coby White had 19. They had seven players with double-digit points.
Boston Celtics’ offense is the third-best in the NBA, with 119.9 points. They also have the highest three-point attempts per game, 51.1, and the most made threes per game, 19. That’s something just a few notices, and on the other hand, it can be very useful when it comes to some NBA prop bets.
The Cs were better than the Wizards in Washington 112-98 in their last appearance. Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 boards, while Payton Pritchard scored 15 with 11 rebounds. Seven of the Cs players had ten or more points.
Bulls vs. Celtics Head to Head
This year, these two sides met once, and the Celtics defeated the Bulls 138-129. Tatum had a game-high 35 points, while Nikola Vucevic scored 32.
Bulls vs. Celtics Prediction
Boston is a massive favorite here, and the spread on the Cs is 14.5 points. On the other hand, the over/under line is 246.5 points, which is too much, particularly because LaVine won’t play for the Bulls, and on the other side, there’s a possibility that Horford and Porzingis won’t play.
- Free NBA pick: Under 246.5 points
