Milwaukee Bucks
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

We’re Expecting a Big Celtics Win

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.

Bucks 116-101 Winners in Last H2H Matchup

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 logo Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Bucks logo Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

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.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks lineup: Myles Turner, Bobby Portis, Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, A.J. Green.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Our Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Rollins Under 20.5 Points -137 BetMGM logo

Ryan Rollins (Bucks) has scored an average of 12.6 points in the past 5 road games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -137 available.

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Kyle Kuzma Over 3.5 Assists -167 BetMGM logo

Kyle Kuzma (Bucks) has totaled Over 3.5 assists in 3 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -167, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -12.5
Totals Over 216.5
Player Points Ryan Rollins Under 18.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Celtics -12.5, Over 216.5 and Ryan Rollins (Bucks) to score Under 18.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks Bucks logo 102 - 118 Celtics logo 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.

Books Running Scared of Celtics Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Boston Celtics are red-hot -588 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 85% chance of winning this NBA game. At +450, Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 12.5, 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 -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Jaylen Brown. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 29.5
-110
Under 29.5
-123
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 16.5
-125
Under 16.5
-109
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Player Assists
Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
-103
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-152
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-149
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-112
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Bobby Portis (Bucks)
Over 8.5
-147
Under 8.5
+107
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+108
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Myles Turner (Bucks)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-120
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Celtics Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at TD Garden

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 logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 216.70 111.60 105.10 5 5
Milwaukee Bucks logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Boston Celtics logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kevin Porter Jr. 23 33.63 386 171 16.8 7.4 1.7 5.0 0.4 2.1
Ryan Rollins 46 31.64 751 250 16.3 5.4 2.3 4.5 0.4 1.6
A.J. Green 42 29.7 430 86 10.2 2.0 3.0 2.6 0.1 0.6

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 44 34.4 1293 214 29.4 4.9 2.1 6.8 0.4 1.0
Derrick White 46 34.08 791 248 17.2 5.4 2.8 4.6 1.5 1.3
Payton Pritchard 47 32.72 797 248 17.0 5.3 2.6 4.3 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Table

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Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
11 Payton Pritchard
30 Sam Hauser
88 Neemias Queta
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Confirmed Lineup
3 Myles Turner
9 Bobby Portis
13 Ryan Rollins
18 Kyle Kuzma
20 A.J. Green

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

29 Jan NBA
Bucks 99-109 Wizards
27 Jan NBA
Bucks 122-139 76ers
23 Jan NBA
Nuggets 102-100 Bucks
21 Jan NBA
Thunder 122-102 Bucks
19 Jan NBA
Bucks 112-110 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Bucks 101-119 Spurs
13 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 139-106 Bucks
11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Bucks 113-120 Warriors

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

30 Jan NBA
Kings 93-112 Celtics
28 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-106 Celtics
26 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 94-102 Celtics
24 Jan NBA
Celtics 111-114 Bulls
23 Jan NBA
Celtics 130-126 Nets
21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Celtics 132-106 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
  • 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