The Boston Celtics (7-2) and Milwaukee Bucks (1-8) meet Sunday from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0 with a 109-102 (Under 221.5) win Wednesday as 12.5-point favorite
The Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 Friday, covering with ease as a 10.5-point road favorite as the Under (209.5) cashed. F Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 34 points on 9 for 16 shooting. Boston has won 2 straight games and 7 of its last 8. Despite the Celtics' record, they are just 4-5 against the spread (ATS).
The Bucks dropped their fifth straight game Friday, losing to the Toronto Raptors
121-107. They failed to cover as a 3.5-point home underdog with the Under (228.5) hitting. Milwaukee was led by G Tyler Herro, who tallied 23 points and dished out 10 assists. The Bucks are just 1-4 ATS in their losing streak and 3-6 ATS overall.
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Celtics at Bucks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Bucks +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -13.5 (-105) | Bucks +13.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Bucks key injuries
Celtics
- None
Bucks
- None
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Celtics at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 115, Bucks 105
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Celtics (-750) should win outright, but they are far too expensive to consider here.
Against the spread
BET BUCKS +13.5 (-115).
The Celtics haven't been great as a sizable favorite this season. They've been favored by 12.5 points or greater in 4 games and are just 1-3 ATS in those. Boston's offense has also hit a wall, scoring 109 points or fewer in 3 of its last 4 games.
The Bucks have had their fair share of issues, but they are 2-1 ATS as a double-digit underdog. They've tallied 100 points or more in every game this season. Considering those trends, take BUCKS +13.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 221.5 (-110).
Both sides are trending toward the Under here. The Celtics have gone south of the total in 5 straight games and have allowed 102 points or fewer in 3 of those outings. They rank fifth in defensive rating as well. The Bucks have scored under 107 points in 3 straight games and are 0-3 O/U in that span.
Best prop bet
Bucks F JAIME JAQUEZ JR. OVER 13.5 POINTS (-115).
Jaquez Jr. has hit double-digit field goals in 3 straight games, totaling 43 shots in that span. He topped this total in 2 of his last 3 games and tallied at least 28 minutes in all 3 outings. Given his involvement, back his Over here.
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