Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, NBA Odds
The Bucks are coming off a lopsided 122-109 loss as 4.5-point chalk to the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday to fall to 1-6 straight up and against the spread over their past even games including an 0-4 SU and ATS run on home court. The Celtics arrive in Milwaukee on a five-game win streak after storming to a 124-107 home victory over Portland on Sunday, but have covered the spread just twice over their past seven contests.
The Celtics lead the way as 2.5-point favourites on the Tuesday NBA odds while the Bucks trail as +110 underdogs on the NBA moneyline. The total for Tuesday’s matchup is listed at 227.5.
Celtics vs. Bucks NBA Betting Odds
Currently leading Orlando and New York by just a single game in the race for second place in the East, the Bucks find themselves in must-win mode over the final week of the regular season. However, they have produced mixed results in recent dates with Boston, losing three of four meetings including two of three previously this season. However, the Bucks have earned the win in two of three home dates with the Celtics, scoring over 130 points in each of those recent victories. The Bucks have also claimed outright wins in each of their past two as home underdogs, ending a 1-7 SU and ATS run, and are 10-4 SU and ATS in their past 14 when getting pegged as home underdogs by three or fewer points.
The Celtics have rebounded well after losing back-to-back road games in Atlanta in late March, allowing just 100.6 points per game while winning each of their past five games. However, Boston has topped 118 points just twice over that stretch while regularly getting tagged as double-digit chalk, which has contributed to their recent struggles at the sportsbook. The Celtics have also lost outright in four of their past six when favoured by three or fewer points on the road.
Boston Celtics
With first place in the overall NBA standings already clinched, the Celtics face the challenge of staying motivated over the final four games of their regular season schedule. That playoff certainty has given them the luxury of resting their biggest stars. Kristaps Porzingis has averaged just 25.5 minutes on the court over his past two appearances, and could be given the night off to help him overcome a nagging hamstring injury. Both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have averaged about 32 minutes in recent outings. Brown still led the way with 26 points on Sunday, while Payton Pritchard has made the most of a larger assignment, averaging 20.5 points coming off the bench over th past two games.
Milwaukee Bucks
After seeing just 13 minutes of action in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, Khris Middleton is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Middleton forced to leave Sunday’s loss due to a mouth injury, add to the injury woes that has limited him to just 11 appearances since the beginning of February. Middleton was swinging into form before leaving Sunday’s game, averaging 22 points in his previous three outings. That is good news considering the uncertain status of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is listed as questionable due to a nagging hamstring injury. However, the “Greek Freak” has remained productive, setting team highs with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists in Sunday’s loss and has averaged 31 points and recorded nine double-doubles and one triple double over in 14 appearances since the beginning of March.
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