Bulls vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 22, 2024, 1:11AM | Published: Dec 20, 2024, 10:22PM
The Chicago Bulls will take on the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at United Center on Sunday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White, the Bulls are aiming to beat a Celtics team that includes Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bulls vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Chicago vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics an 82% chance of winning against the Bulls at United Center.
Bulls vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at United Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bulls $6.00, Celtics $1.14
- Line: Bulls +12 ($1.87), Celtics -12 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 239 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bulls at $6.00 and the Celtics at $1.14.
The Bulls are listed as 12-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-12) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 239 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bulls (+12) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 239-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Bulls vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $6.00 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls +12 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 239 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Bulls vs Celtics predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulls to win is our preferred option due to the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Bulls vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Celtics at United Center this Sunday is the Celtics winning 124-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Chicago vs Boston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Bulls vs Celtics: Player Props
Looking for Bulls vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at United Center.
Zach LaVine is expected to lead the Bulls with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.
Bulls Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 19 | 9 | 3 |
| Coby White | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 16 | 4 | 5 |
| Patrick Williams | 9 | 4 | 2 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 26 | 8 | 6 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 8 | 3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 16 | 4 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Chicago vs Boston match-up.
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Bulls vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Bulls and Celtics at United Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday 22 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs Boston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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