NBA: Celtics Vs Bucks Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread
When the Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, they will attempt to make up for some significant absences. Jaylen Brown (face), Jayson Tatum (illness), and Marcus Smart (ankle) will be out for Boston, and Al Horford (knee), Robert Williams III (knee), and Marcus Smart are doubtful. Milwaukee has a seven-game home winning run despite losing to the Celtics in four of their past five matchups. The Bucks have won 10 straight games overall, but they have lost seven straight home games versus Boston without covering the spread. Bobby Portis (knee) and Jae Crowder (reconditioning) are the only players on the Bucks injury list who are both out. The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee will serve as the site of tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Bucks lead by 8.5 points.The Bucks are favourites in the most recent Bucks vs. Celtics odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and 225 total points are the over/under. You should first check SportsLine's cutting-edge computer simulation model's NBA forecasts and betting suggestions before settling on any Celtics vs. Bucks choices.
The NBA odds and betting lines for the Bucks vs. Celtics game are as follows:
Bucks -8.5 vs. Celtics betting line
Celtics vs. Bucks over/under: 225 points
Celtics vs. Bucks money line: Bucks -385, Celtics +300
BOS: The Celtics are 14-13 against the spread in road games.
MIL: The Bucks are 18-10 against the spread in home games.
Why the Celtics can cover
It will be shorthanded in this one, but Boston does have the best overall profile in the NBA this season. Not only do the Celtics have the best record (41-16) and net rating (+6.3) in the league over the full-season sample, but they also lead the NBA with a 18-9 road record. The Celtics outscore opponents by 3.1 points per 100 possessions away from TD Garden and also have a stellar +11.8 net rating so far in the month of February.The Celtics are among the most efficient teams in the NBA, averaging roughly 1.17 points per possession. They also lead the league in 3-pointers made (15.8 per game) and free throw accuracy (82.7%). With an average of 26.3 assists per game and only 13.5 turnovers per game, Boston effectively distributes the ball. Milwaukee has a very good defence, but they commit the most turnovers (12.1 per game), which might give the Celtics more freedom and confidence to play.
Why the Bucks can cover
With their 119-106 victory over the Clippers last Friday, Milwaukee increased its winning run to 10 games while easily covering the 2-point spread. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a star forward, led his club to its fourth straight victory against the spread with 35 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. With a scoring average of 32.4 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, Antetokounmpo is third in the NBA.
