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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction NBA Picks 12/6/24
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Boston Celtics (18-4) vs Milwaukee Bucks (11-10)
December 6, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -6.5 — Over/Under: 231
The Milwaukee Bucks invade the TD Garden to do battle with the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Milwaukee BucksÂ
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in great shape as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their seven-game win streak halted by the Hawks in a 119-104 home loss on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, Damian Lillard added 25 points with five assists while Taurean Prince chipped in with 10 points. As a team, the Bucks shot just 42 percent from the field and 15 of 45 from the 3-point line, but their problems were on the defensive end as they were always playing from behind after allowing 70 points in the first half. To make matters worse, the Bucks went cold when it mattered most as they were within striking distance until the fourth quarter where they scored just 17 points.Â
Boston CelticsÂ
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in red-hot form as they’ve won nine of their last 10 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after they beat the Pistons in a 130-120 home win on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 28 points and nine assists, Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points with nine rebounds and two blocks while Sam Hauser chipped in with 20 points on seven of 12 shooting. As a team, the Celtics shot 47 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 53 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 39 points in the first quarter to take the early lead and they just kept their foot on the gas until they led by 20 points in the third quarter. The Celtics will play against the Grizzlies, Pistons, Wizards, and Bulls following this game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won 20 of their last 21 home games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last five games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four home games following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Bucks are expecting to have Khris Middleton back in the lineup, while the Celtics are keeping an eye on Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford who are all questionable. The Bucks were on a great run before they got stopped in their tracks by the Hawks in their last outing, but they should have Middleton back in the lineup. Meanwhile, the Celtics have continued to run through teams on a nightly basis despite a growing injury list that includes their leading scorer. The Celtics have been tough to beat at home all season and I think they get the win again, but the line seems just big enough for me to take the Bucks in what should be a close one.
