Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks: Betting Odds, AI Picks & Analysis for (April 9)
The NBA heats up on Tuesday, April 9th, as the Eastern Conference’s top dogs, the Boston Celtics (62-16), take on the Milwaukee Bucks (47-31) at Fiserv Forum. The Celtics ride a five-game winning streak, while the Bucks aim to snap a four-game losing skid. Can Boston extend their dominance, or will the Bucks find their footing at home? Let’s dive into the matchup.
Celtics (62-16) aim for 6th win in a row as 2-point favorites against Bucks (47-31) on a 4-game skid.
- Boston dominates as favorites (60-15) with a balanced ATS record (40-35).
- Bucks strong as favorites (44-22) but struggle as underdogs (3-9).
- Both teams average high-scoring affairs (Celtics: 230 pts, Bucks: 236.6 pts) according to NBA team stats
Can Boston extend their dominance or will Milwaukee snap their losing streak at home?
Game Information
| Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks |
| Location of the Game: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, April 9th 7:30 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Celtics | 62-16 | 142 | 279 | SPREAD BOS -2 |
MONEYLINE BOS -129 |
TOTAL OVER 228 |
| Bucks | 47-31 | 137 | ||||
- AI Picks: Boston Celtics 142 – Milwaukee Bucks 137
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Celtics -2 | ML Celtics -129 | OVER 228
Celtics vs Bucks Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup
Boston Celtics Game Analysis
The Celtics enter Tuesday’s matchup boasting a top-ranked offense, averaging a league-leading 120.8 points per game. They’re particularly potent from deep, ranking second in both three-point attempts (16.5 per game) and three-point percentage (38%). While their scoring dips slightly on the road (118.7 vs. 123.1 at home), they’ve still outscored opponents in over 74% of their games this season.
But don’t be fooled by their offensive firepower. Boston also boasts a stifling defense, allowing just 109.2 points per game (5th in the NBA). They’ve been even better recently, holding opponents to a league-low 100.6 points per game over their last five wins. This defensive dominance is fueled by:
- Elite Rim Protection: The Celtics rank 2nd in the league in blocked shots at 6.5 per game.
- Stingy Perimeter Defense: They’ve held opponents to just 41.1% shooting from the field over their last five games.
- Limiting Free Throws: Boston allows a league-low 17.7 made free throws per game.
Injury Watch: Al Horford (toe – questionable) and Kristaps Porzingis (injury management – questionable) are both on the injury report for Boston according to NBA injuries
Milwaukee Bucks Game Analysis
The Bucks boast a high-powered offense, averaging 119.7 points per game (4th in NBA). They can score inside (1st in two-point %) and out (10th in threes), with their scoring even exploding at home (121.7 ppg, 5th in NBA).
However, defense is a major concern. Milwaukee allows a hefty 116.8 points per game (22nd in NBA). Here’s how they struggle:
- Leaky Perimeter: They allow opponents to connect on 35.6% of their threes (11th in NBA allowed).
- Overall Defense Lacking: They surrender 116.8 points per game (22nd in NBA).
- Rebounding Strength: They’re a top rebounding team (9th overall), but rebounds haven’t translated to defensive stops.
Injury Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is questionable. Khris Middleton (mouth – probable) and Patrick Beverley (ankle – probable) should play.
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head
The last ten Celtics vs Bucks matchups have gone in favor of the Celtics, putting together a record of 7-3. Against the spread, the Bucks have gone 2-1 the last three times they have faced off against the Celtics as the underdog. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Celtics and Bucks is 3-2 with an average of 241 points per game. The last three times that the Celtics have been on the road vs. the Bucks, the over/under record is 3-2
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