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Celtics vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets November 29, 2024

Surging Celtics Take on Struggling Bulls in Potential Mismatch

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The Boston Celtics are riding a six-game winning streak and sporting an impressive 15-3 record as they head into Chicago to face the struggling Bulls on Friday night. While the Celtics have been one of the league's elite teams this season, the Bulls have struggled to find consistency, sitting at just 8-12 with a disappointing 40% win rate.

Boston's success has been fueled by a stifling defense that has held opponents to just 109.6 points per game. Over their last 10 games, the Celtics have been even stingier, surrendering a mere 109.5 points while grinding out wins at an 80% clip. Their offense has kept pace, averaging a healthy 117.5 points during that stretch behind balanced scoring and ball movement that has generated 27.7 assists per contest.

In stark contrast, the Bulls have been unable to find their groove. Chicago is losing by an average of nearly 6 points per game while surrendering 123.6 points on the defensive end. Their offense has been more potent, scoring 117.9 points a night, but inconsistent shooting and an inability to take care of the ball have undermined their efforts. The Bulls are turning the ball over a concerning 15 times per game while shooting just 47.4% from the field.

While Chicago has shown occasional flashes over their last 10 games, improving their shooting to 49.3% and slashing their turnovers to 15 per contest, the overall trajectory remains troubling. The Bulls have dropped 6 of their last 10, scoring just 121.1 points per game while allowing a whopping 126.8. Unless they can find a way to shore up their defense and take better care of the ball, Chicago could be in for a long night against the surging Celtics.