The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are tied 1-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This series is arguably the most intriguing matchup in the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Both teams have an insane amount of star power, talent, and an extreme desire to win.

Milwaukee took the Game 1 road win but fell to the Celtics in a 23-point Game 2 loss Tuesday night.

Now, the Bucks are looking to come back from the brutal loss with a momentum-shifting Game 3 win. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo and company gain the 2-1 series lead at home, or will they fall behind in front of their home crowd?

Here are our three boldest predictions for the Bucks in Game 3 against the Celtics.

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Bucks 3 Bold Predictions for Game 3 vs. Celtics

3. Giannis has his best game of the series so far

Giannis Antetokounmpo is always putting up ridiculous, MVP-caliber numbers. The star has kept his regular-season productivity going through the postseason. Through the Bucks' two Eastern Conference Semifinals games, Antetokounmpo averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 9.5 assists. He even recorded a triple-double in Milwaukee's Game 1 victory.

However, expect Antetokounmpo to surpass both series games on Saturday. He will put up at least 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Giannis will also cut down on turnovers with less than four in Game 3, after averaging 5.5 the past two games.

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2. A lot more points than the rest of the series

Through two games, this series has consisted of two very lopsided scores. The Bucks won 101-89 in Game 1 before falling to the Celtics 109-86. Neither game broke 200 total points. However, expect that to change in Game 3. And, if you were planning on making any bets through FanDuel this weekend, the over on Saturday's matchup is a great bet to consider.

With such high stakes in Game 3, both teams are going to have a high focus on their offensive efficiency. Expect at least 105 points from each team on Saturday, scoring led by Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

1. Bucks take the win at home

Ultimately, the Bucks are destined to win Game 3 because of the way things are set up. They will have the home-court advantage and a huge chip on their shoulders from losing by so much in Game 2.

Not to mention, this Milwaukee team is no stranger to postseason pressure. Antetokounmpo and company are the defending champions. There's no way they go into Game 3 without the fire that carried them throughout the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Up 2-1 after a win Saturday, the Bucks have a great chance at maintaining their momentum and finishing out the series in five or six games. Finally, our boldest prediction yet: Bucks take Game 3 with a final score of 118-115.