Are you in need of Celtics vs. Bucks predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Bucks are on the road to face the Celtics on Wednesday, Mar 20 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 224, and the Celtics are favored by 10.5. Keep reading to get our Celtics vs. Bucks player props and predictions.
Celtics vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Celtics -10.5
- Total 224
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 20
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: ESPN
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 110 points per game.
- The last ten games that Milwaukee was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 8-2 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-3-1. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.
Does Milwaukee Have a Shot at a Road Win?
In their last game, the Bucks defeated the Suns by a score of 140-129. The over/under line for the game was 227 points. Milwaukee was 2.5-point underdogs heading into the game.
This season, the Bucks have an average over/under line of 236.3 points, which is higher than today’s line of 224. On average, their games have finished with a combined scoring total of 238 points.
Milwaukee has an O/U record of 33-35 this season. In games with higher over/under lines than 224, they are 29-28.
Against the spread, the Bucks have covered in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 30-38. On the road, they are 14-20 ATS compared to 16-18 ATS at home.
This season, the Bucks are 3-8 as underdogs and have gone 4-7 ATS as underdogs. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -13 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are currently in 2nd place with a record of 44-24. Within the Central Division, they are in 1st place.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Bucks are the 4th highest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 120.7 points per game. They have scored at least the league average in 64.7% of their games this season.
So far, Milwaukee has been one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA. They are 7th in field goal percentage at 49% and are 3rd in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, the Bucks are 5th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bucks are 4th in made threes per game but are just 37% from beyond the arc, which is 5th in the NBA. In terms of free throws, Milwaukee leads the league in free throw attempts but is 28th in offensive rebounds.
On defense, the Bucks come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 117.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 121 points per contest (23rd). Milwaukee’s defense is currently forcing 12.1 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 16th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.
Does Boston Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
As the Celtics look to extend their winning streak to seven games, they are favored by 10.5 points over the Bucks. In their last nine home games, the Celtics have gone 9-0 straight-up and 6-0 against the spread.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 35-30, and they have covered the spread in six straight games. As the favorite, the Celtics are 33-29 ATS this season.
In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Pistons by a score of 119-94. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and the Celtics were favored by 15.5 points. The combined scoring in the game was 213.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 32-35-1, and their games have averaged 230.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 224, and 50 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 54-14. Against other teams in the East, they are 35-7 and 19-7 in non-conference games.
At home, the Celtics are averaging 123.4 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 2nd in the league with 121 points per game. Boston is 1st in three-point attempts and makes, hitting 39% of their shots from deep. In terms of pace, the Celtics are 17th in the league.
So far this season, Boston has outscored the NBA scoring average in 73.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%. In terms of assists, the Celtics are 14th in the NBA.
When it comes to free throws, Boston is 25th in attempts and 19th in makes. On average, they are grabbing 10.7 offensive rebounds per game. In terms of two-point shooting, the Celtics are 3rd in the league at 57%.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 5th in the league at 109.3 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Celtics defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.8% and 34.4% from three-point territory.
Celtics vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. With his prop at 26.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 27. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down three threes.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Over 26.5 Points (-111)
Celtics vs. Bucks Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Bucks vs. Celtics game, our recommendation is to take the Bucks at +10.5. Despite our model showing the Celtics winning 115-113, we like Bucks as our point-spread pick.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224 and our model has the Bucks and Celtics finishing with a combined 228 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Bucks +10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook