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Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Predictions

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Celtics -12.5 @ -110

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We’re really sweet on the Celtics who are -12.5 on the spread. They should enjoy a huge win against the Bucks and cover the line at -110.

Get our primary Celtics vs Bucks betting predictions, built around our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Full analysis of each play is detailed in the dedicated segments below.

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The Boston Celtics battle the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA contest.

Boston Celtics have won two on the spin, triumphing 119-80 in their previous game. This was on the road against Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Jayson Tatum tallied 34 points, while Derrick White put up 18 and Payton Pritchard 12.

Milwaukee Bucks have lost their last five games, most recently suffering a 121-107 home defeat to Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Tyler Herro recorded 23 points and 10 assists, Brayden Burries bagged 21 points and 11 rebounds, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. registering 14 points.

H2H: 8 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Celtics Wins

The Celtics had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At TD Garden, they recorded a 109-102 win over the Bucks. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Celtics when playing the Bucks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	7	2	0.778	114.8	105.1	9.7	5-0	2-2	2-0	7-1	7-2	2W
Bucks	1	8	0.111	109.7	122.1	-12.4	1-4	0-4	1-2	1-6	1-8	5L

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 113.3 points, 44.6 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 44.6% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 105.5 points and 44.3 rebounds per contest.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 22.3 points and 6.4 assists, while Neemias Queta averages 6.5 rebounds and Paul George 2.6 (41.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Bucks have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.3 points, 47.4 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 72.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 122.5 points and 47.6 rebounds.

Tyler Herro is averaging 20.1 points, 4.1 assists and 3.0 (41.1%) 3-pointers made, while Kel'el Ware has an average of 6.9 rebounds.

Best Bet

We really fancy the chances of Celtics beating the underdogs handsomely in this NBA matchup. That is why we’re backing them at -12.5 on the spread at -110.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 11 of their last 20 games at home.

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Celtics -12.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 116 - 100 Bucks

We’re going for the Celtics to achieve a 116-100 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Boston Celtics have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -667 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 87% chance of winning. The market suggests that Milwaukee Bucks are least likely to win at +480.

12.5 is the spread and 223.5 is the total points line. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those expecting a low total can back Under 223.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-667

Bucks

+480

Point Spread

Celtics -12.5

-110

Bucks +12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 223.5

-115

Over 223.5

-105

The Bucks have endured three straight losses at Fiserv Forum. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 114.60 points on average and giving up 120.50.

The Celtics have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, posting 114.80 points per matchup while yielding 105.10.

The Celtics beat the Bucks 133-101 when they last met at Fiserv Forum. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Fiserv Forum, the Celtics have tallied six wins, compared to the Bucks with four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O223.5	U223.5
Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats		4-6	235.10	114.60	120.50	8	2
Boston Celtics Away Stats		6-4	219.90	114.80	105.10	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
• U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 219.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 223.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 105.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 223.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.30 pts and allowed 122.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.60 pts and allowed 120.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.00 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.00 (78.74%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 22.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.50 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.30 (79.13%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.30 (72.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.4, Offensive 14.20, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 25.90
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 6.00
• Turnovers : 16.40
• Personal Fouls: 22.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.20 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.20 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.60 (72.28%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 16.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

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
76ers	8	2	0.8	109.4	106.6	2.8	4-1	4-1	2-0	8-2	8-2	1L
Celtics	7	2	0.778	114.8	105.1	9.7	5-0	2-2	2-0	7-1	7-2	2W
Knicks	5	4	0.556	109.9	104.2	5.7	3-2	2-2	1-3	5-4	5-4	3W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Nets	2	7	0.222	108.2	114.1	-5.9	1-3	1-4	0-2	2-7	2-7	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Cavaliers	5	5	0.5	117	114.1	2.9	4-2	1-3	1-0	4-3	5-5	1L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Bucks	1	8	0.111	109.7	122.1	-12.4	1-4	0-4	1-2	1-6	1-8	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	7	4	0.636	118.6	115.5	3.1	3-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Magic	2	7	0.222	107	116.2	-9.2	0-4	2-3	0-2	2-4	2-7	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
Trail Blazers	6	2	0.75	121.4	112.4	9	1-1	5-1	2-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Timberwolves	7	3	0.7	118.4	107.7	10.7	3-1	4-2	0-0	3-2	7-3	3W
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Jazz	1	8	0.111	106.9	118.2	-11.3	1-4	0-4	0-1	1-8	1-8	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	2	0.8	122	114.3	7.7	5-1	3-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	4W
Warriors	7	3	0.7	118.6	113.6	5	5-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	7-3	7W
Suns	3	5	0.375	112.4	118.6	-6.2	3-2	0-3	1-1	2-5	3-5	2W
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Kings	1	8	0.111	109.2	123.3	-14.1	0-4	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	7	2	0.778	117.7	108.7	9	4-2	3-0	2-1	7-2	7-2	7W
Rockets	7	3	0.7	116	107	9	4-1	3-2	2-1	3-3	7-3	2L
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Mavericks	5	4	0.556	112.1	110.9	1.2	3-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	5-4	1W
Pelicans	4	5	0.444	120.2	118.8	1.4	3-3	1-2	1-0	3-4	4-5	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	8	2	0.8	109.4	106.6	2.8	4-1	4-1	2-0	8-2	8-2	1L
Celtics	7	2	0.778	114.8	105.1	9.7	5-0	2-2	2-0	7-1	7-2	2W
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Hawks	7	4	0.636	118.6	115.5	3.1	3-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Knicks	5	4	0.556	109.9	104.2	5.7	3-2	2-2	1-3	5-4	5-4	3W
Cavaliers	5	5	0.5	117	114.1	2.9	4-2	1-3	1-0	4-3	5-5	1L
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Magic	2	7	0.222	107	116.2	-9.2	0-4	2-3	0-2	2-4	2-7	4L
Nets	2	7	0.222	108.2	114.1	-5.9	1-3	1-4	0-2	2-7	2-7	1L
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Bucks	1	8	0.111	109.7	122.1	-12.4	1-4	0-4	1-2	1-6	1-8	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	2	0.8	122	114.3	7.7	5-1	3-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	4W
Rockets	7	3	0.7	116	107	9	4-1	3-2	2-1	3-3	7-3	2L
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
Trail Blazers	6	2	0.75	121.4	112.4	9	1-1	5-1	2-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Spurs	7	2	0.778	117.7	108.7	9	4-2	3-0	2-1	7-2	7-2	7W
Warriors	7	3	0.7	118.6	113.6	5	5-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	7-3	7W
Timberwolves	7	3	0.7	118.4	107.7	10.7	3-1	4-2	0-0	3-2	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Mavericks	5	4	0.556	112.1	110.9	1.2	3-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	5-4	1W
Pelicans	4	5	0.444	120.2	118.8	1.4	3-3	1-2	1-0	3-4	4-5	1L
Suns	3	5	0.375	112.4	118.6	-6.2	3-2	0-3	1-1	2-5	3-5	2W
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Kings	1	8	0.111	109.2	123.3	-14.1	0-4	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-8	2L
Jazz	1	8	0.111	106.9	118.2	-11.3	1-4	0-4	0-1	1-8	1-8	7L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	2	0.8	122	114.3	7.7	5-1	3-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	4W
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
76ers	8	2	0.8	109.4	106.6	2.8	4-1	4-1	2-0	8-2	8-2	1L
Celtics	7	2	0.778	114.8	105.1	9.7	5-0	2-2	2-0	7-1	7-2	2W
Spurs	7	2	0.778	117.7	108.7	9	4-2	3-0	2-1	7-2	7-2	7W
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Trail Blazers	6	2	0.75	121.4	112.4	9	1-1	5-1	2-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Warriors	7	3	0.7	118.6	113.6	5	5-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	7-3	7W
Rockets	7	3	0.7	116	107	9	4-1	3-2	2-1	3-3	7-3	2L
Timberwolves	7	3	0.7	118.4	107.7	10.7	3-1	4-2	0-0	3-2	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Hawks	7	4	0.636	118.6	115.5	3.1	3-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Mavericks	5	4	0.556	112.1	110.9	1.2	3-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	5-4	1W
Knicks	5	4	0.556	109.9	104.2	5.7	3-2	2-2	1-3	5-4	5-4	3W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Cavaliers	5	5	0.5	117	114.1	2.9	4-2	1-3	1-0	4-3	5-5	1L
Pelicans	4	5	0.444	120.2	118.8	1.4	3-3	1-2	1-0	3-4	4-5	1L
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Suns	3	5	0.375	112.4	118.6	-6.2	3-2	0-3	1-1	2-5	3-5	2W
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Nets	2	7	0.222	108.2	114.1	-5.9	1-3	1-4	0-2	2-7	2-7	1L
Magic	2	7	0.222	107	116.2	-9.2	0-4	2-3	0-2	2-4	2-7	4L
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Bucks	1	8	0.111	109.7	122.1	-12.4	1-4	0-4	1-2	1-6	1-8	5L
Kings	1	8	0.111	109.2	123.3	-14.1	0-4	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-8	2L
Jazz	1	8	0.111	106.9	118.2	-11.3	1-4	0-4	0-1	1-8	1-8	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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