The Celtics are all set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Nov 22. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be shown on ESPN. Boston enters this contest as 6-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 234.5. Can the Bucks come out on top as the favorite? Our Celtics vs. Bucks predictions can be found below.
Celtics vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Celtics -6
- Total 234.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 22
- 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 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Bucks have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-7-1.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Boston has a poor record vs the spread going 0-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Will Milwaukee Make it Happen on the Road?
Coming into today’s matchup, the Bucks is focused on adding to their five game winning streak, with an overall record of 10-4. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 2nd, and they are 1st in the Central division.
The Bucks are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 142 points vs. the Wizards. This figure is more than their season average of 120.8 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 30.2. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard also brings a PPG average of 24.6 into the game.
Coming into the game, the Bucks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.7 points per game (23rd).
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.5% while allowing 34.4% from downtown.
Can the Celtics Hold Strong at Home?
The Celtics head into today’s action with an overall record of 11-3 and have gone 3-0 over their previous three games. Currently, the team is 1st in the Eastern Conference as well as 1st in the Atlantic division.
In their recent matchup, the Celtics offense ended with 118 points against the Hornets. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.3% and made 16 threes. Jayson Tatum led the scoring for the Celtics, contributing 45 points. Additionally, Payton Pritchard chipped in with 21 points.
So far, the Celtics defense is giving up 106.6 points per contest, which has them sitting 3rd in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in three straight matchups.
The Boston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 43.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Boston.
Celtics vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. For his matchup against the Celtics, we recommend taking the under on Giannis Antetokounmpo and his prop bet of 28.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 26.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 28.5 Points (-108)
Celtics vs. Bucks Predictions
The Bucks come in as the underdog at +6, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 234.5 and our model has the Bucks and Celtics finishing with a combined 221 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Bucks +6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook