The Boston Celtics (52-24) will sq. off towards the Milwaukee Bucks (55-21) on Thursday at Fiserv Discussion board. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Beneath, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s traces across the Celtics vs. Bucks odds, and make our knowledgeable NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics misplaced 130-111 to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday regardless of being 10.5-point highway favorites. Boston is 3 video games behind Milwaukee for the No. 1 seed within the Japanese Convention.
The Bucks coated as 12.5-point highway favorites Wednesday in a 149-136 win over the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee has gained 5 of its final 6 video games.
The Celtics and the Bucks have break up 2 video games this season, every profitable at residence. Boston gained 139-118 as a 4-point favourite on Dec. 25 whereas Milwaukee didn’t cowl a 9.5-point unfold on Feb. 14, profitable 131-125 in extra time. The Over 226.5 cashed in each video games.
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Celtics at Bucks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Celtics +125 (guess $100 to win $125) | Bucks -145 (guess $145 to win $100)
- Towards the unfold (ATS): Celtics +2.5 (-115) | Bucks -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Beneath (O/U): 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at Bucks key accidents
Celtics
- C Robert Williams III (knee) questionable
- F Grant Williams (sickness) questionable
Bucks
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Celtics at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 122, Celtics 116
Moneyline
When you’re in a position to get the BUCKS (-145) on the present odds or higher, then there’s some worth in taking their moneyline. But when they’re out there at -155 odds or worse, then taking Milwaukee isn’t well worth the threat.
Towards the unfold
BUCKS -2.5 (-105) is the choose on this highly-anticipated contest between 2 of the highest groups within the NBA. Assuming Milwaukee performs some combo of F Giannis Antetokounmpo and/or G Jrue Vacation and F Khris Middleton, then it ought to have the ability to maintain enterprise at residence.
The Bucks are 10-2 ATS of their final 12 video games enjoying on 0 days of relaxation.
Over/Beneath
LEAN OVER 236.5 (-110).
It is a essential sport within the Japanese Convention playoff race and each groups have gifted scorers on the courtroom. Each groups are high 13 in offensive score and it is a pace-up sport for Boston.
The Celtics have hit the Over in 4 straight highway video games and the Over is 8-2 within the final 10 conferences when the Bucks are the house staff.
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