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Bulls vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets December 19, 2024

Offensive Juggernauts Collide as League-Leading Celtics Host Red-Hot Bulls

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The Boston Celtics (21-5) enter Thursday's matchup riding a two-game win streak and sitting atop the league with an impressive 80.8% win percentage. Their balanced attack has them averaging nearly 120 points per game while allowing just under 110. Anchored by a 45.9% field goal percentage and a shade below 38% from three-point range, the Celtics have been a model of offensive efficiency.

Defensively, Boston has clamped down, holding opponents to just 109.8 points while grabbing almost 45 rebounds and dishing out 26 assists per contest. Their balanced scoring and stifling defense have powered their recent surge, as they've won 16 of their last 20 games. Over their last 10 games, the Celtics are shooting a blistering 45.5% from the field while outscoring opponents by over 10 points per game.

On the other side, the Chicago Bulls (12-15) have found their stride, winning two straight and three of their last five. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, averaging a scorching 141.4 points while shooting 46.3% from the field over their last five games. Fueling this offensive explosion has been their passing, as they've dished out an eye-popping 37.4 assists per game during this stretch.

However, the Bulls will need to tighten up their defense to keep pace with the high-powered Celtics. Over their last 20 games, Chicago is allowing 122.8 points per contest while struggling to contain opponents on the glass, grabbing just 44.8 rebounds. If they can't get stops and control the boards, the Bulls could find themselves in an uphill battle against the league-leading Celtics.