Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics predictions, picks and best bets
The Milwaukee Bucks look to extend their Western Conference Semifinals series lead to 3-1 over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 at TD Garden Monday. Tip-off will come shortly after 7 p.m. Eastern.
Odds provided by Bet365; for a full-set of today's sports betting odds, access them at Paste BN Sports.
Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics: By the Numbers
May 3, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half in game three of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. (Photo Credit: Bob DeChiara - Paste BN Sports)
- The last two games in the series each played to the OVER after the Celtics' opening win went below the projected total.
- The underdog has won two of the first three games.
- The two teams are averaging 101.4 possessions per game through the first three of Round 2.
- Bucks SF Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the series in both points and rebounds per game.
- Both teams are shooting better than 39 percent from 3-point range which is better than the regular-season average for either side, but the Bucks have made just 70.3 percent of their free throws.
Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics: Key Injuries
Bucks SGs Malcolm Brogdon and Sterling Brown remained sidelined in Game 3 and are questionable for Monday's Game 4.
Celtics G Marcus Smart returned to contact at Sunday's practice and is nearing his return to game action. He remains questionable for Monday, but he has a chance of suiting up.
Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics: Best Bet
May 3, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half in game three of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. (Photo Credit: Bob DeChiara - Paste BN Sports)
Moneyline: The superior Bucks are listed at +100 on the road with the odds dropping from +110 in Game 3. Go with the visitors at a greater value.
Against the spread: The moneyline is a far better play than the -110 odds for the Bucks to cover +1.5. Friday's seven-point differential in the Bucks' victory was the closest of the series.
Over/under: The last two games have blown past Monday's projected total of 221. Take another OVER at -110.
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