Celtics vs Bulls Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 20, 2024, 12:41AM | Published: Dec 17, 2024, 3:45AM
The Boston Celtics will sqaure off with the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at TD Garden on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics are looking to overcome a Bulls side that includes Zach LaVine, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Bulls game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Boston vs Chicago NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics an 86% chance of winning against the Bulls at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Bulls: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.09, Bulls $8.00
- Line: Celtics -14.5 ($1.91), Bulls +14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 241 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 Celtics at $1.09 and the Bulls at $8.00.
The Celtics are 14.5-point favourites against the Bulls, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bulls (+14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 241 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulls (+14.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 241-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Celtics vs Bulls: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $8.00 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls +14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 241 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Celtics vs Bulls predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulls to win is our recommended option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Celtics vs Bulls: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Bulls at TD Garden this Friday is the Celtics prevailing 126-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Chicago game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Celtics vs Bulls: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Celtics vs Bulls without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jayson Tatum is expected to step up for the Celtics with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Zach LaVine is projected to finish with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Bulls.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 26 | 8 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 24 | 5 | 4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 21 | 7 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 17 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 15 | 4 | 4 |
Bulls Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| Coby White | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 19 | 9 | 3 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Lonzo Ball | 9 | 4 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs Chicago match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Celtics vs Bulls: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Bulls at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Friday 20 December 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Chicago predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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