In view of their making the Eastern Conference Finals last year Boston was a large preseason favorite at the start of the 2018-19 season. Especially important to gamblers was that the Celtics top scorer Kyrie Irving returned after missing the playoffs due to injury. Irving’s return has not given Boston the NBA betting online advantage that was expected. By contrast Milwaukee is one of the hottest bets in any sport. Giannis Antetokounmpo has transformed a joke of a franchise into a bona fide contender. Most important of all the Bucks are getting the money on a consistent basis.
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Date and Time: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 8 p.m. ET
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Celtics vs. Bucks TV Coverage: TNT
Boston Celtics
Accordingly, Boston has been in good recent form with five payouts in their last seven games. Over the total has paid in four of the Celtics last six games. NBA metrics have Boston ranked 12th for scoring offense and fifth for points allowed. Owing to that is a record of 37-21 straight up, 30-28 vs, the line, and 34-24 over the total. That is good for a second-place tie with Philadelphia in the Atlantic Division.
Milwaukee Bucks
Consistent with that is the hot hand by Milwaukee on the pro basketball wagering board. Eight payouts in their last nine games have made for fat wallets. Under the total has hit in four of the Bucks last six outings. NBA metrics give Milwaukee the look of a championship contender. Overall the Bucks rank second for scoring offense and eighth for points allowed. In turn the Central Division is under the full command of Milwaukee.
Important Names on Court
Naturally forward Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 27.2 points and 12.7 rebounds per game. Counter to that is Boston guard Kyrie Irving’s 23.6 points and 6.9 assists per matchup.
Stats to Consider
Boston has flooded gamblers with red ink as an NBA betting online visitor. As an example, the Celtics have covered just three of their last 11 games on the road with six of their last seven in that situation going under the total. Balanced against that is Milwaukee’s good value at their new home. The Bucks have gotten the money in seven of their last 11 at the Fiserv Forum. Five of their last six home games have gone under the total.
Team vs. Team
On the whole Boston has dominated the sportsbook cashier’s cage in their series against Milwaukee. Celtics backers have been paid in 13 of the last 17 meetings between these two teams. Nine of the last 11 in this matchup have gone over the total. And at Milwaukee the Bucks have paid in just three of their last 11 against Boston. Five of the last seven in this series at Brew City have gone over the total.
Matchup to Watch
On this occasion Boston’s record on the road is an NBA betting online liability. Contrarily Fiserv Forum has proven to be a boost for Milwaukee. Despite past head to head marks this is a different Bucks team that will be hosting Boston. So too is Milwaukee more complete.
Celtics vs. Bucks NBA Betting Online Picks
Milwaukee rates the home court call!
Celtics vs. Bucks NBA Betting Online Pick: Milwaukee Bucks
Celtics vs. Bucks NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Bucks 108, Celtics 98