The Celtics will play the Bulls on Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls set for Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 90.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 10-2 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls start this matchup with a 4-9 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 3rd (119.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 5th averaging 118.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.0 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 22nd in the league. The Chicago Bulls currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 121.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 4-0 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 2-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 21-6 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 13-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, ye scallywags! The Boston Celtics be clashin' with the Chicago Bulls...today in their arena. The Bulls fans be rowdy, shoutin' and jeerin' at the Celtics crew.
Boston be dominatin' the season with a 21-6 overall standin'...while the Bulls be strugglin' at 13-15. Celtics be undefeated in their division.
The Celtics be scorin' 119.5 points per game...just edgin' out the Bulls, who average 118.8 points. See you courtside at today's game.
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below. Aye!
Best Celtics at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -11.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +11.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -700 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +500 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Bulls
12/21/24 8:10pm EST | -11.5 -115+11.5 -105 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Celtics
Bulls
Game to Overtime
12/21/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1750No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 125.5 o -120125.5 u -110Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -120Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Coby White
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -120Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -120Bet |
Talen Horton-Tucker
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Zach LaVine
Points Scored
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -14520.5 u +105Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o +11026.5 u -145Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 41.5 o -12541.5 u -105Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -115Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Talen Horton-Tucker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHI 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 22 | 6 | 0.786 | +2.5 | 11-4 | 11-2 | 4-0 | 20-4 | 119.6 | 109.6 | +10.0 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Chicago Bulls | 13 | 16 | 0.448 | +12.0 | 4-10 | 9-6 | 2-4 | 11-9 | 118.1 | 121.4 | -3.3 | L1 | 5-5 |
Boston Celtics & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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