Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions
The Milwaukee Bucks (10-4) face the Boston Celtics (11-3) on Wednesday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Bucks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Boston won 2-1 last season
The Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards 142-129 as 9.5-point road favorites on Monday, and the Over (245) connected. Milwaukee is on a 5-game winning streak as it has scored 128-plus points in 4 consecutive games.
The Celtics failed to cover as 9-point road favorites, and the Over (235) cleared, in their 121-118 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Boston was on a 6-game winning streak before losing to Charlotte.
Bucks at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:49 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Celtics -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +5.5 (-105) | Celtics -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Bucks at Celtics key injuries
Bucks
- F MarJon Beauchamp (ankle) probable
- F Jae Crowder (adductor) out
- G Damian Lillard (oblique) probable
Celtics
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bucks at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 124, Bucks 117
Moneyline
Even with the Celtics (-225) expected to secure a win at home, I'll PASS on taking their moneyline. It's never worth the risk to wager on a team at -225 odds.
Against the spread
CELTICS -5.5 (-115) is how I'd bet on the spread as Boston has performed well at home. The Celtics are allowing the 3rd-fewest points per game (106.6), and the Bucks are giving up the 8th-most (117.7).
The Celtics are 4-1 ATS at home, and the Bucks are 3-4 ATS on the road this season. Boston has C Al Horford and C Kristaps Porzingis to defend F Giannis Antetokounmpo in the paint.
Over/Under
OVER 235.5 (-105) is the lean in this matchup as the Bucks boast one of the worst defenses in the NBA. Milwaukee has the 8th-worst defensive rating, and it plays at the 6th-fastest pace in the league.
The Bucks are 9-5 to the Over this season, and they have surrendered 125-plus points in back-to-back games. Meanwhile, the Over is also 3-0 in the last 3 meetings.
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