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NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Celtics

The Milwaukee Bucks battle the Boston Celtics in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Let’s go for the Celtics at an appealing -13.5 on the spread. We really like this wager and are able to get -114 that they beat the Bucks by a sizeable margin.

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Milwaukee Bucks have now lost four straight games. On the road in their previous game, Washington Wizards won 109-99 at Capital One Arena. Myles Turner dropped 21 points, as Bobby Portis finished with 19 and Kyle Kuzma 19.

Boston Celtics were winners last time out. It was a 112-93 home victory against Sacramento Kings at TD Garden. Payton Pritchard scored 29 points, with Anfernee Simons putting up 16 and Baylor Scheierman contributing 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Fiserv Forum, with the Bucks claiming the win. Beating the Celtics by a 116-101 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Celtics winning six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	30	18	0.625	116.3	109.7	6.6	15-8	15-10	7-4	21-12	6-4	1W
Bucks	18	28	0.391	111.8	115.8	-4	9-12	9-16	5-4	14-16	2-8	4L

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2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 106.4 points, 41.1 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 46.5% from the field and 70.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.9 points and 47.2 rebounds per contest.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 19.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists, while A.J. Green averages 2.7 (45.0%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.0 points, 46.6 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 107.0 points and 44.3 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.1 points, Neemias Queta 6.8 rebounds and Derrick White 5.5 assists, while Sam Hauser has an average of 3.8 (43.7%) 3-pointers made.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Celtics can be superior in this NBA contest, you can get -114 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -13.5 line.

Our basketball picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NBA team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Bucks vs Celtics stats:

• The -13.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

Celtics -13.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks 102 - 118 Celtics

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Celtics to enjoy a 118-102 victory could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Boston Celtics are red-hot -769 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. At +540, Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 13.5, with the total points line at 216.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 216.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Bucks

+540

Celtics

-769

Point Spread

Bucks +13.5

-106

Celtics -13.5

-114

Total Points

Under 216.5

-110

Over 216.5

-110

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The Celtics own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 111.60 points per contest and giving up 105.10.

The Bucks have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 110.60 points scored and 112.00 points allowed.

The Celtics earned a 111-105 win over the Bucks the last time they played at TD Garden. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at TD Garden, the Celtics have eight wins while the Bucks have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O216.5	U216.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	216.70	111.60	105.10	5	5
Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats		5-5	222.60	110.60	112.00	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
• U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 216.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 216.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.40 pts and allowed 116.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.60 pts and allowed 112.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 220.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 216.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 216.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 216.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.00 pts and allowed 107.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.50 (70.31%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.1, Offensive 8.10, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 17.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.30 (76.53%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 8.40, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 25.70
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 11.40
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.20 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.80 (79.57%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 34.30
• Assists: 24.10
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.80 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.30 (78.7%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.4, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 35.50
• Assists: 22.60
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 16.60

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	30	18	0.625	117.7	112.3	5.4	19-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	6-4	5W
Celtics	30	18	0.625	116.3	109.7	6.6	15-8	15-10	7-4	21-12	6-4	1W
Raptors	29	21	0.58	113.7	112.4	1.3	13-11	16-10	4-9	22-14	5-5	2L
76ers	26	21	0.553	116.5	115.8	0.7	14-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	5-5	2W
Nets	13	34	0.277	107.7	114.4	-6.7	6-17	7-17	3-9	9-19	2-8	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	35	12	0.745	117.1	110.4	6.7	19-5	16-7	8-3	22-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	29	21	0.58	119.1	116.3	2.8	17-11	12-10	7-3	19-13	7-3	1L
Bulls	23	25	0.479	117.6	119.7	-2.1	15-11	8-14	3-8	15-17	5-5	3L
Bucks	18	28	0.391	111.8	115.8	-4	9-12	9-16	5-4	14-16	2-8	4L
Pacers	12	36	0.25	110.3	118.3	-8	9-16	3-20	3-8	8-24	5-5	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	25	22	0.532	115.7	115.7	0	15-9	10-13	6-5	17-17	5-5	2W
Heat	26	23	0.531	119.8	118.2	1.6	15-8	11-15	3-4	13-13	6-4	1W
Hawks	24	26	0.48	117.1	118.1	-1	9-14	15-12	4-3	12-17	5-5	1L
Hornets	22	28	0.44	116.2	114.6	1.6	10-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	8-2	6W
Wizards	12	35	0.255	112.2	122.7	-10.5	8-16	4-19	2-5	8-19	2-8	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	11	0.776	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	17-6	7-3	29-7	6-4	1L
Nuggets	33	16	0.673	120.1	115.6	4.5	14-9	19-7	4-1	19-8	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	30	19	0.612	119	114.1	4.9	17-8	13-11	5-5	17-14	5-5	3W
Trail Blazers	23	26	0.469	115.1	117.6	-2.5	13-11	10-15	4-4	18-14	4-6	4L
Jazz	15	34	0.306	118.4	127.4	-9	10-17	5-17	1-8	9-24	1-9	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	29	18	0.617	116.5	116.4	0.1	12-8	17-10	4-6	20-12	6-4	1W
Suns	30	19	0.612	114.2	111.3	2.9	17-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	3W
Warriors	27	23	0.54	116.7	114	2.7	17-8	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1L
Clippers	22	25	0.468	112.6	113	-0.4	13-9	9-16	5-4	12-15	8-2	1L
Kings	12	38	0.24	110.1	120.5	-10.4	9-16	3-22	2-7	8-25	2-8	8L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	32	16	0.667	117	112.1	4.9	16-6	16-10	8-3	19-13	5-5	1L
Rockets	29	17	0.63	116.1	110	6.1	16-4	13-13	5-5	16-15	7-3	1W
Mavericks	19	29	0.396	114.2	116.7	-2.5	14-14	5-15	3-6	11-20	5-5	3L
Grizzlies	18	28	0.391	114.6	116.3	-1.7	10-14	8-14	5-6	14-16	2-8	5L
Pelicans	13	37	0.26	114.4	120.9	-6.5	8-19	5-18	6-7	7-26	4-6	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	35	12	0.745	117.1	110.4	6.7	19-5	16-7	8-3	22-6	7-3	1W
Knicks	30	18	0.625	117.7	112.3	5.4	19-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	6-4	5W
Celtics	30	18	0.625	116.3	109.7	6.6	15-8	15-10	7-4	21-12	6-4	1W
Raptors	29	21	0.58	113.7	112.4	1.3	13-11	16-10	4-9	22-14	5-5	2L
Cavaliers	29	21	0.58	119.1	116.3	2.8	17-11	12-10	7-3	19-13	7-3	1L
76ers	26	21	0.553	116.5	115.8	0.7	14-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	5-5	2W
Magic	25	22	0.532	115.7	115.7	0	15-9	10-13	6-5	17-17	5-5	2W
Heat	26	23	0.531	119.8	118.2	1.6	15-8	11-15	3-4	13-13	6-4	1W
Hawks	24	26	0.48	117.1	118.1	-1	9-14	15-12	4-3	12-17	5-5	1L
Bulls	23	25	0.479	117.6	119.7	-2.1	15-11	8-14	3-8	15-17	5-5	3L
Hornets	22	28	0.44	116.2	114.6	1.6	10-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	8-2	6W
Bucks	18	28	0.391	111.8	115.8	-4	9-12	9-16	5-4	14-16	2-8	4L
Nets	13	34	0.277	107.7	114.4	-6.7	6-17	7-17	3-9	9-19	2-8	1W
Wizards	12	35	0.255	112.2	122.7	-10.5	8-16	4-19	2-5	8-19	2-8	1L
Pacers	12	36	0.25	110.3	118.3	-8	9-16	3-20	3-8	8-24	5-5	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	11	0.776	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	17-6	7-3	29-7	6-4	1L
Spurs	32	16	0.667	117	112.1	4.9	16-6	16-10	8-3	19-13	5-5	1L
Nuggets	33	16	0.673	120.1	115.6	4.5	14-9	19-7	4-1	19-8	7-3	2W
Rockets	29	17	0.63	116.1	110	6.1	16-4	13-13	5-5	16-15	7-3	1W
Lakers	29	18	0.617	116.5	116.4	0.1	12-8	17-10	4-6	20-12	6-4	1W
Suns	30	19	0.612	114.2	111.3	2.9	17-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	30	19	0.612	119	114.1	4.9	17-8	13-11	5-5	17-14	5-5	3W
Warriors	27	23	0.54	116.7	114	2.7	17-8	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	23	26	0.469	115.1	117.6	-2.5	13-11	10-15	4-4	18-14	4-6	4L
Clippers	22	25	0.468	112.6	113	-0.4	13-9	9-16	5-4	12-15	8-2	1L
Mavericks	19	29	0.396	114.2	116.7	-2.5	14-14	5-15	3-6	11-20	5-5	3L
Grizzlies	18	28	0.391	114.6	116.3	-1.7	10-14	8-14	5-6	14-16	2-8	5L
Jazz	15	34	0.306	118.4	127.4	-9	10-17	5-17	1-8	9-24	1-9	5L
Pelicans	13	37	0.26	114.4	120.9	-6.5	8-19	5-18	6-7	7-26	4-6	1W
Kings	12	38	0.24	110.1	120.5	-10.4	9-16	3-22	2-7	8-25	2-8	8L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	11	0.776	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	17-6	7-3	29-7	6-4	1L
Pistons	35	12	0.745	117.1	110.4	6.7	19-5	16-7	8-3	22-6	7-3	1W
Nuggets	33	16	0.673	120.1	115.6	4.5	14-9	19-7	4-1	19-8	7-3	2W
Spurs	32	16	0.667	117	112.1	4.9	16-6	16-10	8-3	19-13	5-5	1L
Rockets	29	17	0.63	116.1	110	6.1	16-4	13-13	5-5	16-15	7-3	1W
Celtics	30	18	0.625	116.3	109.7	6.6	15-8	15-10	7-4	21-12	6-4	1W
Knicks	30	18	0.625	117.7	112.3	5.4	19-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	6-4	5W
Lakers	29	18	0.617	116.5	116.4	0.1	12-8	17-10	4-6	20-12	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	30	19	0.612	119	114.1	4.9	17-8	13-11	5-5	17-14	5-5	3W
Suns	30	19	0.612	114.2	111.3	2.9	17-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	29	21	0.58	119.1	116.3	2.8	17-11	12-10	7-3	19-13	7-3	1L
Raptors	29	21	0.58	113.7	112.4	1.3	13-11	16-10	4-9	22-14	5-5	2L
76ers	26	21	0.553	116.5	115.8	0.7	14-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	5-5	2W
Warriors	27	23	0.54	116.7	114	2.7	17-8	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1L
Magic	25	22	0.532	115.7	115.7	0	15-9	10-13	6-5	17-17	5-5	2W
Heat	26	23	0.531	119.8	118.2	1.6	15-8	11-15	3-4	13-13	6-4	1W
Hawks	24	26	0.48	117.1	118.1	-1	9-14	15-12	4-3	12-17	5-5	1L
Bulls	23	25	0.479	117.6	119.7	-2.1	15-11	8-14	3-8	15-17	5-5	3L
Trail Blazers	23	26	0.469	115.1	117.6	-2.5	13-11	10-15	4-4	18-14	4-6	4L
Clippers	22	25	0.468	112.6	113	-0.4	13-9	9-16	5-4	12-15	8-2	1L
Hornets	22	28	0.44	116.2	114.6	1.6	10-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	8-2	6W
Mavericks	19	29	0.396	114.2	116.7	-2.5	14-14	5-15	3-6	11-20	5-5	3L
Grizzlies	18	28	0.391	114.6	116.3	-1.7	10-14	8-14	5-6	14-16	2-8	5L
Bucks	18	28	0.391	111.8	115.8	-4	9-12	9-16	5-4	14-16	2-8	4L
Jazz	15	34	0.306	118.4	127.4	-9	10-17	5-17	1-8	9-24	1-9	5L
Nets	13	34	0.277	107.7	114.4	-6.7	6-17	7-17	3-9	9-19	2-8	1W
Pelicans	13	37	0.26	114.4	120.9	-6.5	8-19	5-18	6-7	7-26	4-6	1W
Wizards	12	35	0.255	112.2	122.7	-10.5	8-16	4-19	2-5	8-19	2-8	1L
Pacers	12	36	0.25	110.3	118.3	-8	9-16	3-20	3-8	8-24	5-5	1W
Kings	12	38	0.24	110.1	120.5	-10.4	9-16	3-22	2-7	8-25	2-8	8L

• 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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