The struggling Boston Celtics (21-22) are on the road Wednesday night to play the Milwaukee Bucks (28-14) in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Celtics at Bucks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Celtics +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Bucks -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Celtics +6 (-110) | Bucks -6 (-110)
- Over/Under: 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Bucks: Key injuries
Celtics
- C Tristan Thompson (health and safety protocols) out
- SG Romeo Langford (health and safety protocols) out
Bucks
- PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) questionable
- PF P.J. Tucker (ankle) probable
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Celtics at Bucks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Bucks 122, Celtics 114
Money line (ML)
The Bucks have been playing some of their best basketball of late. They’ve won each of their last seven games, including all six since the All-Star break. They crushed the Indiana Pacers 140-113 Monday after beating the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia Sixers and Washington Wizards (twice).
The Celtics have been trending in the opposite direction and have dropped four of their last five games.
The BUCKS (-250) should win this game, especially at home, though Antetokounmpo’s potential absence might make it more challenging.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Celtics are a paltry 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games. The Bucks have been favored in each of their last 10 games and have covered only four times, but nine of those spreads were at least 6 points.
The Celtics have been struggling mightily and have shown no signs of life recently, even dropping games to the Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers in shocking fashion.
Take the BUCKS -6 (-110) to win by 7 or more points.
Over/Under (O/U)
Neither team’s defense is particularly impressive, each ranking outside the top 10 in the NBA. The Bucks average the second-most points scored per game (120.0), and it’s not strictly due to Antetokounmpo’s dominance on offense.
Even if he’s forced to miss Wednesday’s game, the Bucks will score around their season average against a Celtics team that could struggle to match Milwaukee. Bet the OVER 230.5 (-110).
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Also see:
- Celtics fight to force OT but fall short in Memphis 132-126 (Celtics Wire)
- Celtics likely frontrunners for Magic’s Gordon, match Rockets’ bid (Celtics Wire)
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