Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction
Coming out of the trade deadline, the Boston Celtics (21-23) and Milwaukee Bucks (29-14) will meet for the second time this week. The Bucks will once again be at home at Fiserv Forum with the opening tip set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Celtics at Bucks: Odds, spread and lines
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- Money line : Celtics +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Bucks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS : Celtics +6 (-115) | Bucks -6 (-105)
- Over/Under : 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Bucks: Key injuries
Celtics
- SG Evan Fournier (trade) out
- C Tristan Thompson (health and safety protocols) out
- PF Moritz Wagner (trade) questionable
Bucks
- SG Bryn Forbes (toe) probable
- SF P.J. Tucker (calf) doubtful
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Celtics at Bucks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Bucks 125, Celtics 117
Money line (ML)
The Bucks snuck by the Celtics Wednesday night with a 121-119 win, but Milwaukee was up 25 points midway through the third quarter. The score should not have been as close as it was, but the Celtics fought back late and nearly won it with a Daniel Theis 3-pointer.
Bucks PF Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthier now than he was Wednesday night when he scored just 13 points in 33 minutes. SF Khris Middleton carried the Bucks last time around, but that won't be necessary Friday.
I like the BUCKS (-225) to win outright.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Bucks didn't cover the 7-point spread Wednesday and the line has dropped by a point for Friday's rematch. The Celtics won't have the newly-acquired Fournier and won't be at full strength after their trade departures.
Boston is just 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games. I think the BUCKS -6 (-105) will cover and win by at least 7 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under was 231 points Wednesday, which proved to be too low. Tonight, it's 233.5 points. The Bucks are an elite offense and Boston can get hot when PG Kemba Walker is playing well and attacking the basket.
He should remain aggressive against the Bucks like he was Wednesday night and will help push the total OVER 234.5 (-110) points.
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Also see:
- Brad Stevens denies team chemistry issues amid Tristan Thompson rumors (Celtics Wire)
- Celtics land Kornet, Wagner, trade Theis, Green, Teague to complete deadline deals (Celtics Wire)
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