Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
So far this season, the Celtics have an overall record of 29-8, which has them in 1st place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference play, they are 7-3 and 22-5 against other teams in the East. Keep reading for our Celtics vs Bucks Betting Odds and AI Picks.
As the underdog, Boston has gone 2-0 straight up and 2-0 ATS. On the road, they have an average scoring differential of +6.4 points per game, and their road record is 11-8.
In 35 of their 37 games, the Celtics have been the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 15-18, and they have failed to cover in their last two games. Overall, their ATS record is 17-18.
In their last game, Boston beat the Timberwolves by a score of 127-120. The over/under line for the game was 227, and the teams combined for 247 points. This marked the 2nd straight game that the Celtics’ games have gone over the O/U line.
This season, the average over/under line in Boston’s games is 230, and their O/U record is 21-16. Today’s over/under line of 241 is higher than 33 of their previous games. In those games, they have an over record of 20-13.
Bucks in 2nd Place
The Bucks are 25-12 overall and are currently in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 5-2 compared to 20-10 against other Eastern Conference teams.
At home, the Bucks have a record of 16-4 and are 7-13 ATS. For today’s game, they are 6-point favorites and have gone 25-11 straight-up as the favorite. Against the spread, they have lost 5 straight games as the favorite.
Against the O/U line, the Bucks are 23-14 this season. In their last game, they lost to the Jazz (132-116) and the teams combined for 248 points. The O/U line for the game was 242.5.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Jazz, and they also failed to cover the spread. Going into the game, they were 8-point favorites. This season, they are 15-22 ATS, and they have an average scoring differential of +5.0 PPG at home.
So far, the Bucks have been the favorite in all but one of their games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring differential of +4.4 PPG. Today, they will look to bounce back from two straight losses.
Game Information
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks |
Location of the Game: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee |
Date and Time: Thursday, January 11th 7:30 ET |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Celtics | 114 | 232 | Spread BOS +6 |
ML MIL -236 |
UNDER 241 |
Bucks | 118 |
AI Picks: Milwaukee Bucks 118 – Boston Celtics 114
SBAI Picks: ATS Celtics +6 | ML Bucks -236 | UNDER 241
Celtics vs Bucks Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Boston Celtics Game Analysis
Heading into their game against the Bucks, the Celtics are one of the league’s top offensive teams, ranking 5th in scoring at 121.3 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 73% of their games.
When playing on the road, Boston is averaging 119.5 points per game, which is also 5th in the league. In terms of pace, the Celtics are 18th at 98.8 possessions per game.
One of the keys to Boston’s offensive success has been their ability to knock down three-pointers. They lead the NBA in both three-point makes (16.2 per game) and attempts (42.9 per game). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics are one of the best in the NBA, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game at 111.0. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 115.6 points per game.
One area where the Celtics have been particularly strong is at the free-throw line, leading the league in fewest made free-throws allowed per game at 19.4. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are also 3rd overall at 45.1%.
Despite being one of the top defensive teams in the league, opponents have been able to make more threes than their season average in 67.6% of games against Boston. However, the Celtics have done a good job of defending the paint, ranking 3rd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.2%.
Milwaukee Bucks Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the Bucks are one of the top offenses in the league, averaging 124.1 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA standings. At home, they are averaging 124.6 points per game.
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 78.4% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 3rd in the league at 49%. From beyond the arc, they are 8th in three-point shooting at 37%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Bucks are 2nd in attempts at 26.8 per game. In terms of pace, they are 4th in the NBA stats at 102 possessions per game.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Milwaukee Bucks are not one of the better defensive units in the league, ranking 24th overall at 119.9 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, giving up 125.8 points per contest (27th).
One area where the Bucks have excelled defensively is three-point shooting, as they are 6th in the league in three-point percentage allowed at 33.5%. In terms of made threes allowed per game, they are also 6th at 11.7.
On the glass, Milwaukee is 11th in rebounds per game and 5th in defensive rebounds per contest. They are also 10th in blocked shots per game.
Injury Report
Here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams.
- Kristaps Porzingis – Right Knee – Questionable
- Jae Crowder – Groin – Out
- Cameron Payne – Concussion – Probable
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Bucks as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Celtics and Bucks, the Celtics hold the edge with an ATS record of 8-2. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Bucks and Celtics, the over/under record in these games is 3-2 with a combined average of 235 points per contest.
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