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The Boston Celtics (62-16) square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (47-31) Tuesday with tip-off from Fiserv Forum set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-1
The Celtics have won 5 straight after a 124-107 push against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday. F Jayson Tatum sat out as F Jaylen Brown led the way with 26 points. The Celtics have nothing to play for as they’ve locked up the top seed in the East. So be very careful with them the rest of the regular season.
Milwaukee is in 2nd place, but there is a cluster of teams on its heels. Four teams are within 2½ games of the Bucks. They’ve lost 4 straight and are just 3-7 over the last 10. The Knicks took them out Sunday 122-109. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 15 boards, 8 assists and 2 blocks.
Celtics at Bucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Bucks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -2.5 (-110) | Bucks +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Celtics at Bucks key injuries
Celtics
- C Al Horford (toe) questionable
- C Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) questionable
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) questionable
- G Patrick Beverley (ankle) probable
- F Khris Middleton (quadriceps) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Bucks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 117, Bucks 114
Moneyline
So what’s the problem for Milwaukee? It’s the defense, and specifically, its shutdown G Jrue Holiday is now on the Celtics. Milwaukee is top 10 in most offensive categories, but it holds the 18th-ranked defensive rating.
Take the CELTICS -135.
Against the spread
Both of Boston’s wins have been by 3 points, and that’s a little too close for comfort when the ML is still at a suitable price.
PASS.
Over/Under
The Celtics are 8-2 over the last 10, and the Bucks are 6-4 O/U. Two of the 3 meetings have gone Under this year. This total is 8 points below the lowest total this season, which is a bit too much of a market correction.
Take the OVER 228.5 (-105).
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