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Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (41-16) and Milwaukee Bucks (39-17) meet Tuesday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics covered the spread as 3-point home favorites Sunday with a 119-109 win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. G Derrick White scored a team-high 23 points for the Celtics, who have won 6 of their last 7 games. Boston is 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home.

The Bucks covered as 2.5-point favorites Friday with a 119-106 win at the Los Angeles Clippers. F Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 35 points as Milwaukee won its 10th straight. The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between the Celtics and Bucks. Boston covered as a 5.5-point home favorite with a 139-118 win as the Over 227.5 total points cashed in the Dec. 25 meeting.

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Celtics at Bucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Bucks -390 (bet $390 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics +8.5 (-115) | Bucks -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Bucks key injuries

Celtics

G Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) probable
G Jaylen Brown (face) out
G Marcus Smart (ankle) out
F Jayson Tatum (illness, non-COVID) doubtful
C Robert Williams III (ankle) questionable
F Grant Williams (elbow) questionable

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
F Jae Crowder (return to competition reconditioning) out
F Bobby Portis (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 119, Celtics 100

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bucks (-390) should win, but there is no need to risk almost 4 times your potential profit on the moneyline when Milwaukee should win by margin vs. the shorthanded Celtics. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS -8.5 (-105).

NBA teams may sometimes overperform for 1-2 games when a star player is out, but the Celtics just have too many injuries to cover this spread. In addition, Milwaukee will not be underestimating Boston since the Celtics won their Christmas Day matchup by 21 points. Lay the points with the healthier team that will be motivated to win by margin after getting routed in the most recent meeting.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 225.5 (-110).

The Under is 5-1 in Milwaukee’s last 6 games and 6-0 in the Bucks’ last 6 after 3 or more days of rest. The Under has hit in 16 of Boston’s last 21 road games vs. teams with a winning home record and should hit again Tuesday as the Celtics struggle to score without their 2 All-Stars.

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Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (50-30) and Milwaukee Bucks (49-30), jockeying for positioning in the Eastern Conference standings, play a pivotal game Thursday that could decide where each ends up in the playoff picture. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Celtics vs. Bucks and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Celtics have won their last three games, making a strong push for the No. 2 seed in the East – which they hold with a half-game lead over the Bucks. Boston is 8-2 in the last 10 games, tied for the best record in that stretch. Granted, the Celtics have been favored by at least 8 points in each of their last three, so their opponents haven’t exactly been the toughest. The Bucks pose a major challenge Thursday, though.

Milwaukee was tripped up by the Clippers Friday and Mavericks Sunday, losing to both teams despite being favored. The Bucks bounced back by crushing the Bulls 127-106 Wednesday, easily covering the 6.5-point spread. They’ll have two regular-season games left after this one against the Celtics, visiting the Pistons Friday and the Cavs Sunday.

Celtics at Bucks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:05 p.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Bucks -380 (bet $380 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics +7.5 (-107) | Bucks -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Celtics at Bucks key injuries

Celtics

C Al Horford (back) out
PG Marcus Smart (ankle) probable
SF Jayson Tatum (knee) out
C Robert Williams III (knee) out

Bucks

SG Grayson Allen (hip) doubtful
PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable

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Celtics at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 116, Celtics 108

Money line

Even as important as this game is for both teams, the Celtics have a half-game lead over the Bucks and 76ers with one game fewer to play. Sure, they could drop to the No. 4 seed with a loss and a 76ers win, but it’s not the end of the world.

I like the Bucks to win outright at home, knowing the Celtics could opt to rest some of their top players on the second night of a back-to-back. But at -290, I’m going to PASS.

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Against the spread

Going back to the fact that the Celtics could rest some starters as the season winds down, I’m on the BUCKS -7.5 (-115). Even though the Celtics are playing better right now and looked dominant against their win over the Bulls Wednesday, fatigue could set in.

The Bucks are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 and I think they’ll cover again here.

Over/Under

The winning team has scored at least 116 points in each of the last 10 meetings and the Over is 7-3 in those games. But with the threat of rest, I’m taking the UNDER 226.5 (-112) with the line set higher than usual for a matchup between the Bucks and Celtics.

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Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

Coming out of the trade deadline, the Boston Celtics (21-23) and Milwaukee Bucks (29-14) will meet for the second time this week. The Bucks will once again be at home at Fiserv Forum with the opening tip set for 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 10:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Bucks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Celtics +6 (-115) | Bucks -6 (-105)
Over/Under: 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Bucks: Key injuries

Celtics

SG Evan Fournier (trade) out
C Tristan Thompson (health and safety protocols) out
PF Moritz Wagner (trade) questionable

Bucks

SG Bryn Forbes (toe) probable
SF P.J. Tucker (calf) doubtful

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Celtics at Bucks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 125, Celtics 117

Money line (ML)

The Bucks snuck by the Celtics Wednesday night with a 121-119 win, but Milwaukee was up 25 points midway through the third quarter. The score should not have been as close as it was, but the Celtics fought back late and nearly won it with a Daniel Theis 3-pointer.

Bucks PF Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthier now than he was Wednesday night when he scored just 13 points in 33 minutes. SF Khris Middleton carried the Bucks last time around, but that won’t be necessary Friday.

I like the BUCKS (-225) to win outright.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Bucks didn’t cover the 7-point spread Wednesday and the line has dropped by a point for Friday’s rematch. The Celtics won’t have the newly-acquired Fournier and won’t be at full strength after their trade departures.

Boston is just 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games. I think the BUCKS -6 (-105) will cover and win by at least 7 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over/Under was 231 points Wednesday, which proved to be too low. Tonight, it’s 233.5 points. The Bucks are an elite offense and Boston can get hot when PG Kemba Walker is playing well and attacking the basket.

He should remain aggressive against the Bucks like he was Wednesday night and will help push the total OVER 234.5 (-110) points.

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Also see:

Brad Stevens denies team chemistry issues amid Tristan Thompson rumors (Celtics Wire)
Celtics land Kornet, Wagner, trade Theis, Green, Teague to complete deadline deals (Celtics Wire)

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Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

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)
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