Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Preview
The Boston Celtics (-129) are on a five-game winning streak and are favored by two points as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (+108) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Fiserv Forum.
This game will be televised on TNT and the over/under line is currently sitting at 228 points.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Bucks as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Celtics and Bucks, the teams have averaged 237 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Bucks as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
- Through their last three road contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 106. Boston posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Across their three previous home games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference with a record of 62-16. Against other teams in the East, they are 39-9 and 23-7 against the West. On the road, they are 27-13 compared to 35-3 at home.
Boston has won five straight games and is favored by 2 points today. In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 124-107. The O/U line for that game was 215.5.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 75 of their 78 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 60-15 and have gone 38-34 ATS. Their scoring margin as the favorite is +12.1 PPG.
In games with higher O/U lines than today’s (228), the Celtics have a record of 35-42. On average, their games have finished with a combined score of 230 points, and their O/U record for the season is 40-37-1.
When it comes to scoring, the Celtics are one of the top teams in the NBA, averaging 120.8 points per game (2nd). They have been especially effective from beyond the arc, leading the league in three-point makes per game (16.5) and ranking 2nd in three-point shooting percentage (38%).
On the road, Boston is averaging 118.7 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
Overall, the Celtics are 8th in field goal percentage (48%) and 1st in true shooting percentage. They have been efficient inside the arc, ranking 2nd in two-point shooting percentage (57%). However, they are just 30th in two-point attempts.
The Celtics’ defense is presently ranked 5th in the league, allowing an average of 109.2 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Celtics’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.0% and allowing 34.6% from beyond the arc.
The Bucks are currently 2-point underdogs at home against the Celtics. This season, Milwaukee has been the underdog in just 12 of their 78 games.
Overall, the Bucks are 39-39 on the over/under this season. Today’s line of 228 is lower than the team’s season average of 236.6 points per game.
Milwaukee’s ATS record for the season is 33-45, including a 17-23 record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last four games at home and are 5-7 ATS as the underdog.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Knicks by a score of 122-109. The O/U line for that game was 220.5, and Milwaukee was favored by 4 points going into the game.
Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Bucks are in 2nd place with a record of 47-31. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-17 compared to 15-14 in non-conference games.
When playing at home this season, the Bucks have averaged 121.7 points per game, which is 5th in the league. Overall, they are 4th in scoring at 119.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 5th in the NBA with 100.3 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 62.8% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 7th in the league at 48%. From beyond the arc, Milwaukee is 5th in both three-pointers made and attempted.
When it comes to free throws, the Bucks are 2nd in the NBA in attempts at 24.4 per game. In terms of assists, they are 16th with an average of 26.6 per contest. So far, Milwaukee has made an average of 18.8 free throws per game.
Facing Boston, the Bucks aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 116.8 points allowed per game (22nd). Milwaukee’s defense is currently forcing 12.2 turnovers per game, which is 9th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 14th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.1 rejections per game.
Our projections indicate that the Celtics should come out top with a projected score of 142-137.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- The Celtics should also cover at -2
- Projecting a combined 279 points, we like the over
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Hamstring – Questionable
- Khris Middleton – Mouth – Probable
- Patrick Beverley – Ankle – Probable
- MarJon Beauchamp – Ankle – Out
- Jaylin Galloway – Ankle – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Al Horford – Toe – Questionable
- Kristaps Porzingis – Injury Management – Questionable
