Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) vs. Boston Celtics (3-0)
October 28, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -9.5; Over/Under: +233
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics meet Monday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Bulls and Nets, and they play the Grizzlies and Cavaliers next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 116 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.3 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 26.3 points and 6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Pistons and Wizards, and they play the Hornets and Pacers next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 127 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 105.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 33 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.7 points and 8.3 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 44.2 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 63 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis, while Sam Hauser is questionable. The Bucks will continue to be without Khris Middleton.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 13 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at TD Garden following a road win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Bucks’ last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
This is a lot of points to give a Milwaukee Bucks team that has talent and is capable of competing with any team in the league when right. However, the Bucks just lost to the Bulls and Nets, and now they’re on the end of a back-to-back. The Boston Celtics have destroyed three teams to start the season, and I’m just not excited to step in front of them. I don’t like how the Bucks have looked in their last two games, and this isn’t a great schedule spot. It’s Celtics or pass for me.
