The Boston Celtics are back in Milwaukee to take on the Bucks in a highly touted Eastern Conference showdown. Milwaukee has been a powerhouse for years and has continued its dominance in 2021. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Bucks prediction and pick.
The Bucks have been favored in 17 straight and enters this game riding an eight game winning streak. Boston has been reeling of late, losing four of their last five. They have split the season series 1-1 and seem to matchup very well against each other.
Here’s how sportsbooks have set the opening Celtics-Bucks odds.
NBA Odds: Celtics-Bucks Odds
Boston Celtics +6 (-110)
Milwaukee Bucks -6 (-110)
Over 233 Points (-110)
Under 233 Points(-110)
Why The Celtics Could Cover The Spread
The Boston Celtics came into 2021 as one of the favorites to come out of the East. They haven't lived up to expectations thus far, going 19-24 ATS to date. Boston currently has a slight hold on the eighth seed in the conference and hopes to get back on track with a big win in Milwaukee. They entered the month of March on a hot streak, winning five of six during the recent stretch. The Celtics have cooled off since and have covered in just two of their last eight.
Boston has matched up very well against the Milwaukee Bucks, though. They are 2-0 ATS against the Bucks this season. They pulled off an opening night upset win and lost by just two points in the game on Wednesday. The Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last five against Milwaukee and have an opportunity to continue that success as the Bucks may be forced to play without Giannis again tonight. Boston is fifth in the league in rebounding and will look to control the paint in route to another upset victory.
Why The Bucks Could Cover The Spread
The Milwaukee Bucks have been a juggernaut in the East for years and are still looking to get over the hump in the playoffs. They have been a phenomenal regular season team. They've been favored in 17 straight games and seem to cover large spreads at ease. The Bucks have won 12 of their last 13 and are currently riding an eight game winning streak. Milwaukee plays great defense, but are led by their league-leading offensive unit that leads the way in offensive rebounding.
Milwaukee sees an added boost at home this season, too. They are 13-10 ATS in Milwaukee and 18-5 overall. The Bucks are 9-1 SU in their last 10 at home as well. They are 5-0 SU in their last five home games against the Boston Celtics and will look to continue that streak. After pulling off an outright win against the Celtics on Wednesday night without Giannis, they've proven that they are just as good without their star on the court. He is probable to return, but even if he doesn't, Milwaukee is 2-0 ATS without him this year. The Bucks are one of the deepest teams in the league, which is the catalyst for consistent success.
Final Celtics-Bucks Prediction & Pick
This matchup is closer on paper than many think. Both teams possess talented rosters that can compete with anyone in the league. It's always a close game when they face off and I don't see that changing tonight. Both teams are very capable of covering tonight, which is why I shy away from picking a side. I am taking the under as this close line depicts a close game with an emphasis on the defensive end. I see Boston coming out with added energy on that end as it's the only way to defeat the Bucks in Milwaukee.
FINAL CELTICS-BUCKS PICK: Under 233 (-110)
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