Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

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The Boston Celtics (18-4) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (11-10) on Friday. Tip from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Celtics lead 2-0 with 119-108 and 113-107 victories

Milwaukee had a 7-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday with a 119-104 loss against the Atlanta Hawks while failing to cover as a 4-point home favorite. F Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 31 points while grabbing 11 rebounds while G Damian Lillard added 25 in the loss.

Boston has won back-to-back games after taking down the Detroit Pistons 130-120 on Wednesday, but failing to cover as a 12-point home favorite. G Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 28 points as all 6 Boston players who scored had at least 14 points.

Bucks at Celtics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Celtics -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +7.5 (-110) | Celtics -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at Celtics key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (patella) probable
F JarJon Beauchamp (neck) questionable
F Khris Middleton (ankle) probable
F Taurean Prince (patella) probable

Celtics

C Al Horford (toe) questionable
C Kristaps Porzingis (leg) questionable
F Jayson Tatum (patella) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 124, Bucks 119

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Celtics (-350) who are 18-4 this season including 9-2 at home.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS +7.5 (-110).

Milwaukee has covered in 4 of its last 7 games including back-to-back games on the road. It is playing some of its best basketball of the season, going 8-2 in its last 10 games.

Boston is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games including 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games and 2-4 ATS in its last 6 outings at home.

Over/Under

BET OVER 227.5 (-110).

Boston has hit the Over in 3 of its last 5 games and 6 of its last 10. It has scored 126 or more points in 3 of its last 5 while allowing 115-plus points in 3 of its last 4 games.

Milwaukee has also hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 games including 4 of its last 6. It has scored 124 or more points in 2 of its last 3 games and 122-plus points in 5 of its last 7 outings while allowing 114 points or more in 4 of its last 6.

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