At the onset of the week, the Celtics and Bucks are fighting for first place in the Eastern Conference. Last year Boston won an epic 7-game playoff series against Milwaukee at the TD Garden. Of course, the Bucks were shorthanded with several key injuries. This year the Celtics and Bucks are on an NBA betting collision course for a playoff rematch. Most important of all, both are in the black against the oddsmakers this season. That is quite an achievement for two teams that are among the most popular on the board.
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Celtics | +9½ (-110) | 226 (-110) | +350 |  |
| Bucks | -9½ (-110) | 226 (-110) | -440 | |
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Celtics at Bucks SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the sportsbook action will split along traditional lines. Sharps will like the Celtics as an elite team getting a discount on the road. Squares will prefer the power home favorite Milwaukee with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Live betting, quarters, and halves will get a massive bump in action because of the attention this matchup will draw.
Boston Celtics Team Overview
The Boston Celtics are 40-16 straight up, 29-26-1 against the spread, and 27-28 over/under the total. Late on, Boston has covered four out of their last five games. At the same time, the Celtics have gone under the total in three of its previous four matchups. Concurrently, Boston is first in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Milwaukee is one game behind the Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Boston has NBA metrics of 5th for scoring offense, 15th for field goal percentage, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage, 2nd for free throw percentage, and 6th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Celtics have NBA metrics of 6th for scoring defense, 7th for field goal percentage permitted, 9th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 18th for defensive rebounding.
First among Boston scorers is Jayson Tatum, with 30.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Also, Jaylen Brown adds 26.5 points and seven rebounds per contest.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
The Milwaukee Bucks are 39-17 straight up, 31-23-2 against the spread, and 26-30 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Milwaukee has covered four out of their last five games. While the Bucks have gone under the total in five of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Milwaukee is second in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Philadelphia is 2.5 games behind the Bucks in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Milwaukee has NBA metrics of 13th for scoring offense, 22nd for field goal percentage, 17th for 3-point field goal percentage, 29th for free throw percentage, and 1st for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Bucks have NBA metrics of 7th for scoring defense, 2nd for field goal percentage permitted, 5th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 20th for defensive rebounding.
First among Milwaukee scorers is Giannis, with 32.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. Additionally, Jrue Holiday adds 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. Khris Middleton is questionable, with rest required.
Celtics at Bucks SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Boston brings tremendous potential value as an elite team getting the road team price.
Celtics at Bucks SBG Best Bet: Boston Celtics.