Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Dec 2024

Back Celtics to Get the Job Done

There’s a strong case for backing the Celtics on the spread when they play the Bucks. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -106 when it comes to the favorites at -7.5.

7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Games for Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks have won in back-to-back road outings. In their previous game, they were turned over 119-104 at home to Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points, with Damian Lillard getting 25 and Gary Trent Jr. 11.

Boston Celtics won their last game 130-120, making it six home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at TD Garden against Detroit Pistons. Jaylen Brown was able to score 28 points, with Kristaps Porzingis getting 26 and Sam Hauser 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have beaten the Bucks in the last two matchups. A 119-108 victory at TD Garden was followed by a 113-107 win at Fiserv Forum. The Celtics have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L

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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 118.0 points, 42.5 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 7.1 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 49.8% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.0 points and 45.2 rebounds per matchup.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 7.2 assists, while Damian Lillard averages 3.1 (41.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.3 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.2 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 24.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists, while Payton Pritchard has an average of 3.8 (44.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks lineup: Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Taurean Prince, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Andre Jackson.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Al Horford.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Celtics are available at odds of -106 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBA showdown. The -7.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each franchise and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Bucks vs Celtics stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 consecutive games at home.

Celtics -7.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are lots of ways to back the Celtics and that includes Winning Margin. Choose from a range of fixed intervals and get rewarded if you’re on the money.

Best Bet

Celtics -7.5 @ -106 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jrue Holiday Over 3.5 Assists -179

Jrue Holiday (Celtics) finished with Over 3.5 assists in 3 straight games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -179.

Latest Jrue Holiday Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-110

Assists

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

+128

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-147

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Jaylen Brown Over 5.5 Rebounds -120

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has recorded Over 5.5 rebounds in 3 straight home games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -120 that this happens.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 24.5

-120

Under 24.5

-112

Assists

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-175

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-115

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks 109 - 119 Celtics

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Celtics to claim a 119-109 victory which will hopefully go close.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics 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.

Books Make Celtics Likelier Winners

Boston Celtics are -345 favorites and that means a 78% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +275, Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 228.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 228.5 at -110.

The Celtics are -170 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. The Bucks can be wagered at +140 to get to the 20-point mark first.

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Moneyline

Bucks

+275

Celtics

-345

Point Spread

Bucks +8.5

-114

Celtics -8.5

-106

Total Points

Under 228.5

-110

Over 228.5

-110

Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Score the Most Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -105 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -127.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Over 30.5

-105

Under 30.5

-127

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 26.5

-127

Under 26.5

-105

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 24.5

-120

Under 24.5

-112

Damian Lillard (Bucks)

Over 23.5

-108

Under 23.5

-125

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-110

Under 16.5

-120

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-110

Brook Lopez (Bucks)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-118

Khris Middleton (Bucks)

Over 9.5

+104

Under 9.5

-137

Damian Lillard (Bucks)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-123

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-114

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-159

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-175

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

+128

Khris Middleton (Bucks)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-100

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Over 11.5

+106

Under 11.5

-139

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-130

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-115

Brook Lopez (Bucks)

Over 5.5

+116

Under 5.5

-154

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-100

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-147

Damian Lillard (Bucks)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+115

Khris Middleton (Bucks)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 231.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.00 pts and allowed 112.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.70 pts and allowed 114.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 231.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.30 pts and allowed 110.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 109.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.80 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (44%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.90 (73.48%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 7.90, Defensive 34.60
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (71.43%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.7, Offensive 8.60, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 22.50
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 6.00
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.00 (78.43%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 34.30
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 6.50
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 10.50
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 21.70 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.50 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.30 (79.69%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 27.20
• Blocks: 6.60
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

Milwaukee Bucks Confirmed Lineup

0 Damian Lillard

11 Brook Lopez

12 Taurean Prince

34 Giannis Antetokounmpo

44 Andre Jackson

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

• 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