Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Milwaukee Bucks are coming into this one after losing to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Boston Celtics are entering this matchup after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-109 on Thursday. This is the first time that these two teams have played each other this season.

Milwaukee Bucks are in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are scoring 112.5 points per game and shooting 46.1% from the field. Giannis Antetokounmpo is scoring 31.6 points on 53.7% shooting from field and 48.3 rebounds per contest. Boston Celtics are first in Eastern conference. Kris Middleton is injured and is questionable for the game. Boston is favored by 2.0 points. The Bucks have the second-lowest defensive rating in NBA.

The Boston Celtics are in first place in the Eastern Conference standings. They have a .5-game lead over the second-place Bucks. The Celtics have an adjusted offensive rating of 117.3, which is the highest in NBA. On the defensive end of the court, they are allowing 112.2 points per game and forcing opponents to shoot 46.6% from the floor. Robert Williams III is questionable for the game.  

The Boston Celtics are going to win on Christmas Day against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics will score a lot of points and get consistent stops. The Bucks have the 15th-highest adjusted offensive rating and they are scoring the 17th most points per game. They are only scoring 17 points a game, compared to the Celtics' 15.

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Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are playing a game. The Bucks are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. Boston has the ninth-lowest adjusted defensive rating and the Bucks have the second-highest. Both teams will play with an average pace. The under is 4-1 in last five meetings between these two teams.

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