| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-10 | 11-15 |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Thursday, December 11, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC Sports BO | |
The Boston Celtics invade the Fiserv Forum to battle the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics have been on a tear as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be gunning for a sixth straight victory after outlasting the Raptors in a 121-113 road win on Sunday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Derrick White added 27 points with five assists while Payton Pritchard chipped in with 15 points and six assists.
As a team, the Celtics shot 48 percent from the field and 20 of 47 from the 3-point line as they got into a bit of trouble after squandering an early 23-point lead. But they regrouped and went on a crucial 18-3 run late in the fourth quarter to reclaim the lead for good and improve to 7-5 on the road this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Pistons in a 124-112 road defeat on Saturday. Kevin Porter Jr led the team in scoring with 32 points with six assists on 11 of 16 shooting, Kyle Kuzma added 15 points while Myles Turner chipped in with 12 points.
As a team, the Bucks shot 44 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start and poured in 34 points in the second quarter to trail by just five points at halftime. However, the Pistons opened the third quarter on a 17-8 run and kept the pressure on until the deficit ballooned to 27 points at one stage. Ryan Rollins had a quiet game of just 10 points on four of 14 shooting while Bobby Portis finished with just seven points on two of 11 shooting off the bench.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Celtics have lost seven of their last eight games at Fiserv Forum following a win.
- The Bucks have won seven of their last eight home games following a road loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Fiserv Forum following a road loss.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last six night games.
- The Bucks have lost seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum and Chris Boucher, while the Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo and Taurean Prince, with AJ Green listed as questionable. The Celtics have quietly been one of the hottest teams in the league lately, and they are coming into this contest riding a five-game win streak. In contrast, the Bucks have been mired in a terrible slump, they are missing their leader in Antetokounmpo, and they weren’t competitive against the Pistons in their last outing despite 32 points from Kevin Porter Jr.
The Bucks might be able to get better production from their players at home, but the Celtics are capable of going on long runs in the blink of an eye. I don’t think the Bucks will be able to stop them in this one.