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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Bucks

The Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Bet on the Celtics with a -9 spread when they face the Bucks. This is an attractive number and we’re confident the favorites can cover this generous line at odds of -110.

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Boston Celtics have won five on the spin, triumphing 121-113 in their previous game. This was on the road against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Jaylen Brown dropped 30 points, as Derrick White finished with 27 and Payton Pritchard 15.

Milwaukee Bucks have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 124-112 scoreline occurred on the road at Little Caesars Arena against Detroit Pistons. Offensively, Kevin Porter Jr. led the way, scoring 32, while Kyle Kuzma added 15 and Myles Turner 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 111-105 win for the Celtics at TD Garden when they last played the Bucks. The Celtics have three straight wins against the Bucks. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	15	9	0.625	117.3	110.6	6.7	8-4	7-5	4-4	11-6	8-2	5W
Bucks	10	15	0.4	115.1	118	-2.9	7-7	3-8	3-4	8-11	2-8	2L

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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 122.1 points, 42.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 51.0% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.5 points and 40.7 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.5 points and 5.6 assists, while Neemias Queta averages 6.6 rebounds and Derrick White 3.4 (38.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Bucks have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.3 points, 38.9 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.8 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Ryan Rollins is averaging 17.7 points and 6.9 assists, while Bobby Portis has an average of 5.8 rebounds and A.J. Green 3.3 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

Our Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re excited to see Celtics at -9 on the spread in this NBA contest. We think it’s a great number for the market leaders to cover at odds of -110.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Celtics vs Bucks stats:

• The +9 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +9 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 2 consecutive games.

Celtics -9 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Payton Pritchard Over 16.5 Points -112

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has an average of 21.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -112 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Latest Payton Pritchard Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-114

Assists

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-108

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-141

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Ryan Rollins Under 19.5 Points -114

Ryan Rollins (Bucks) has an average of 14.4 points in the past 5 games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -114.

Latest Ryan Rollins Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-114

Assists

Over 6.5

+106

Under 6.5

-139

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 123 - 109 Bucks

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Celtics to achieve a 123-109 victory at huge odds.

Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Boston Celtics as -370 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 79% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Milwaukee Bucks are trading at +300.

The spread is currently 9, with the total points line at 225.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 225.5, this selection is available at -112.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-370

Bucks

+300

Point Spread

Celtics -9

-110

Bucks +9

-110

Total Points

Under 225.5

-108

Over 225.5

-112

Jaylen Brown is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -108 that he goes Over 30.5 points and -119 when it comes to Under.

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 30.5

-108

Under 30.5

-119

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)

Over 21.5

-123

Under 21.5

-103

Ryan Rollins (Bucks)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-114

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 19.5

-110

Under 19.5

-116

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-114

Myles Turner (Bucks)

Over 12.5

-119

Under 12.5

-108

A.J. Green (Bucks)

Over 11.5

-116

Under 11.5

-110

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-109

Under 10.5

-118

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-118

Under 7.5

-109

Ryan Rollins (Bucks)

Over 6.5

+106

Under 6.5

-139

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)

Over 6.5

-105

Under 6.5

-127

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+117

Under 5.5

-154

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-137

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-108

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 9.5

+101

Under 9.5

-133

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-108

Under 7.5

-122

Myles Turner (Bucks)

Over 5.5

+113

Under 5.5

-149

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+115

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+103

Ryan Rollins (Bucks)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-110

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-141

A.J. Green (Bucks)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+126

The Bucks own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 114.60 points per contest and conceding 117.60.

The Celtics are riding three straight road wins. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 116.40 points on average and giving up 107.70.

The Celtics beat the Bucks 113-107 when they last met at Fiserv Forum. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks have come away with six wins, while the Celtics have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats		4-6	232.20	114.60	117.60	5	5
Boston Celtics Away Stats		7-3	224.10	116.40	107.70	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
• U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +9 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 234.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 225.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.10 pts and allowed 112.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.40 pts and allowed 107.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 232.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 225.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.30 pts and allowed 116.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.60 pts and allowed 117.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.20 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.30 (80.1%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 30.60
• Assists: 25.30
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.60 (76.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 13.80, Defensive 32.40
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 6.30
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 22.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.70 (73.5%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.9, Offensive 7.80, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.70 (75%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.4, Offensive 8.20, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	17	7	0.708	120.5	111.9	8.6	13-1	4-6	5-1	13-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	15	9	0.625	117.3	110.6	6.7	8-4	7-5	4-4	11-6	8-2	5W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
76ers	13	10	0.565	116.9	116.1	0.8	7-7	6-3	5-2	11-9	5-5	1L
Nets	6	17	0.261	109.4	117.2	-7.8	2-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	19	5	0.792	118.7	113.3	5.4	11-2	8-3	5-3	14-5	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	14	11	0.56	118.6	115.4	3.2	9-6	5-5	6-0	11-8	4-6	1L
Bucks	10	15	0.4	115.1	118	-2.9	7-7	3-8	3-4	8-11	2-8	2L
Bulls	9	14	0.391	117.3	122.6	-5.3	6-5	3-9	1-5	6-10	2-8	7L
Pacers	6	18	0.25	111.3	118.8	-7.5	5-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	5-5	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	10	0.6	117.8	113.4	4.4	10-4	5-6	5-2	12-8	7-3	1W
Hawks	14	11	0.56	118	116.5	1.5	4-6	10-5	4-1	8-7	5-5	1W
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hornets	7	17	0.292	114.2	118.3	-4.1	5-7	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1L
Wizards	3	19	0.136	112.4	128.3	-15.9	2-8	1-11	1-3	2-15	2-8	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Nuggets	17	6	0.739	125	116.3	8.7	6-4	11-2	2-1	12-5	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	15	9	0.625	119.6	114.8	4.8	8-4	7-5	3-3	10-8	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	9	15	0.375	117.4	120.6	-3.2	3-6	6-9	3-3	7-10	3-7	2L
Jazz	8	15	0.348	117.6	125.8	-8.2	6-7	2-8	0-5	4-11	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	12	0.52	113.5	111.7	1.8	7-3	6-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2W
Kings	6	18	0.25	111.4	122	-10.6	3-7	3-11	1-3	4-15	3-7	1L
Clippers	6	18	0.25	111.6	116.8	-5.2	3-7	3-11	1-4	4-11	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	15	6	0.714	120.9	110.3	10.6	7-2	8-4	2-2	8-5	7-3	1L
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	11	13	0.458	113.6	115.3	-1.7	6-6	5-7	4-3	10-7	7-3	2W
Mavericks	9	16	0.36	111.8	116.1	-4.3	6-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	5-5	1W
Pelicans	3	22	0.12	113	123.7	-10.7	2-12	1-10	1-6	1-19	1-9	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	19	5	0.792	118.7	113.3	5.4	11-2	8-3	5-3	14-5	7-3	2W
Knicks	17	7	0.708	120.5	111.9	8.6	13-1	4-6	5-1	13-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	15	9	0.625	117.3	110.6	6.7	8-4	7-5	4-4	11-6	8-2	5W
Magic	15	10	0.6	117.8	113.4	4.4	10-4	5-6	5-2	12-8	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
76ers	13	10	0.565	116.9	116.1	0.8	7-7	6-3	5-2	11-9	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	14	11	0.56	118.6	115.4	3.2	9-6	5-5	6-0	11-8	4-6	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	11	0.56	118	116.5	1.5	4-6	10-5	4-1	8-7	5-5	1W
Bucks	10	15	0.4	115.1	118	-2.9	7-7	3-8	3-4	8-11	2-8	2L
Bulls	9	14	0.391	117.3	122.6	-5.3	6-5	3-9	1-5	6-10	2-8	7L
Hornets	7	17	0.292	114.2	118.3	-4.1	5-7	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1L
Nets	6	17	0.261	109.4	117.2	-7.8	2-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1W
Pacers	6	18	0.25	111.3	118.8	-7.5	5-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	5-5	2W
Wizards	3	19	0.136	112.4	128.3	-15.9	2-8	1-11	1-3	2-15	2-8	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Nuggets	17	6	0.739	125	116.3	8.7	6-4	11-2	2-1	12-5	7-3	3W
Rockets	15	6	0.714	120.9	110.3	10.6	7-2	8-4	2-2	8-5	7-3	1L
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	15	9	0.625	119.6	114.8	4.8	8-4	7-5	3-3	10-8	6-4	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	12	0.52	113.5	111.7	1.8	7-3	6-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	11	13	0.458	113.6	115.3	-1.7	6-6	5-7	4-3	10-7	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	9	15	0.375	117.4	120.6	-3.2	3-6	6-9	3-3	7-10	3-7	2L
Mavericks	9	16	0.36	111.8	116.1	-4.3	6-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	5-5	1W
Jazz	8	15	0.348	117.6	125.8	-8.2	6-7	2-8	0-5	4-11	3-7	2L
Kings	6	18	0.25	111.4	122	-10.6	3-7	3-11	1-3	4-15	3-7	1L
Clippers	6	18	0.25	111.6	116.8	-5.2	3-7	3-11	1-4	4-11	2-8	2L
Pelicans	3	22	0.12	113	123.7	-10.7	2-12	1-10	1-6	1-19	1-9	7L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Pistons	19	5	0.792	118.7	113.3	5.4	11-2	8-3	5-3	14-5	7-3	2W
Nuggets	17	6	0.739	125	116.3	8.7	6-4	11-2	2-1	12-5	7-3	3W
Rockets	15	6	0.714	120.9	110.3	10.6	7-2	8-4	2-2	8-5	7-3	1L
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Knicks	17	7	0.708	120.5	111.9	8.6	13-1	4-6	5-1	13-7	8-2	4W
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Celtics	15	9	0.625	117.3	110.6	6.7	8-4	7-5	4-4	11-6	8-2	5W
Timberwolves	15	9	0.625	119.6	114.8	4.8	8-4	7-5	3-3	10-8	6-4	1L
Magic	15	10	0.6	117.8	113.4	4.4	10-4	5-6	5-2	12-8	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
76ers	13	10	0.565	116.9	116.1	0.8	7-7	6-3	5-2	11-9	5-5	1L
Hawks	14	11	0.56	118	116.5	1.5	4-6	10-5	4-1	8-7	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	14	11	0.56	118.6	115.4	3.2	9-6	5-5	6-0	11-8	4-6	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	12	0.52	113.5	111.7	1.8	7-3	6-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	11	13	0.458	113.6	115.3	-1.7	6-6	5-7	4-3	10-7	7-3	2W
Bucks	10	15	0.4	115.1	118	-2.9	7-7	3-8	3-4	8-11	2-8	2L
Bulls	9	14	0.391	117.3	122.6	-5.3	6-5	3-9	1-5	6-10	2-8	7L
Trail Blazers	9	15	0.375	117.4	120.6	-3.2	3-6	6-9	3-3	7-10	3-7	2L
Mavericks	9	16	0.36	111.8	116.1	-4.3	6-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	5-5	1W
Jazz	8	15	0.348	117.6	125.8	-8.2	6-7	2-8	0-5	4-11	3-7	2L
Hornets	7	17	0.292	114.2	118.3	-4.1	5-7	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1L
Nets	6	17	0.261	109.4	117.2	-7.8	2-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1W
Pacers	6	18	0.25	111.3	118.8	-7.5	5-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	5-5	2W
Clippers	6	18	0.25	111.6	116.8	-5.2	3-7	3-11	1-4	4-11	2-8	2L
Kings	6	18	0.25	111.4	122	-10.6	3-7	3-11	1-3	4-15	3-7	1L
Wizards	3	19	0.136	112.4	128.3	-15.9	2-8	1-11	1-3	2-15	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	22	0.12	113	123.7	-10.7	2-12	1-10	1-6	1-19	1-9	7L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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