Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks and Prediction
The top two teams in the Eastern Conference will meet up in a National Basketball Association showdown on Thursday. The Boston Celtics will take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Boston Celtics have the best record in the National Basketball Association with a 29-8 mark. The Celtics lost on Monday to the Pacers, but then backed it up with an overtime win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday in the NBA schedule.
For the Milwaukee Bucks, they check in with a 25-12 record. The Bucks have dropped back-to-back games. The most recent loss was at home to the Utah Jazz. The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on November 22nd, 2023. Let’s find out more about each team and get to our Celtics vs. Bucks Betting Picks:
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds
Before our NBA Picks today, here are the latest NBA odds today at BetUS:
- Spread: Milwaukee Bucks -4.5, Boston Celtics +4.5
- Moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks -180, Boston Celtics +155
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Information
Before we give you our Celtics vs. Bucks betting picks, some information about both teams:
Boston Celtics (28-8) vs Milwaukee Bucks (25-12)
Location of the game: Fiserv Forum; Milwaukee, WI
Date & Time: Thursday January 11th, 2024; 6:30 pm CST
How to Watch: TNT
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Analysis
In the overtime win for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, they trailed the Minnesota Timberwolves by six heading into the final quarter. A 32-26 quarter got them to overtime, where Boston outscored the Timberwolves by 7 to win the game.
Jayson Tatum was the man for Boston in the win. Tatum scored 45 points, making 13 of 14 from the free-throw line. Jaylen Brown was also really good for the Celtics, with 35 points, and 11 rebounds in the game. The Celtics played without Kristaps Porzingis, who was out with a knee injury.
The Celtics have this one game on the road before they come back home and host the Rockets on Saturday. A trip to Toronto on Monday starts the week, but then they host the Spurs and Nuggets, before a trip to Houston. Many consider the Boston Celtics roster the best in all of the NBA.
When looking at NBA player stats for the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the charge with 31.4 points per game. Damian Lillard has also been really good with more than 25 per game. After that, the Bucks are getting production out of Kris Middleton and Brook Lopez. Bobby Portis has been the first off the bench and is scoring 12 points per game.
The Bucks are looking to snap a two-game home losing streak. Milwaukee had won their last 8 in a row at home before losing to the Pacers and Jazz. In those two recent losses, Milwaukee is allowing 127 points per game.
Looking at the NBA schedule for the Milwaukee Bucks, they are going to remain at home for two more games after this. Golden State comes to town on Saturday, and the Kings will visit on Sunday. Next Wednesday, the Bucks start a three-game road trip with a stop in Cleveland, before back-to-back games at Detroit.
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks
Here are our Celtics vs Bucks betting picks: It will be interesting to see how Boston plays this. After a long, emotionally tough game on Wednesday, the travel, and now another big game. Will Jayson Tatum play back-to-back nights?
What about Kristaps Porzingis, can he come back in this one? Regardless, Boston is a team that battles. They are the top seed in the East for a season. We are going to take Boston to compete here. The Milwaukee Bucks may win this game at home, but the Celtics +4.5 is the bet to make here.
- Pick: Celtics +4.5.
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Our final score prediction can be a bit tough to make without knowing the details of who is going to play in this game. In the end though, both teams get to 110+, and we have the Bucks winning by four points. Our final score is the Milwaukee Bucks 116-112 over the Boston Celtics in this game on Thursday in the NBA!
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