| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 40-20 | 26-33 |
| Spread | -7.5 -110 | +7.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -310 | +250 |
| Total | Over 215.5 (-110) | Under 215.5 (-110) |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Monday, March 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBA TV | |
The Boston Celtics pay a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Monday 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 fire as they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the 76ers in a 114-98 home win last night. Jaylen Brown led the team with 27 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists on nine of 17 shooting; Neemias Queta added 27 points with 17 rebounds and three blocks, while Derrick White tallied 21 points, six rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks.
As a team, the Celtics shot 44 percent from the field and 16 of 49 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the second quarter to take a 12-point lead into halftime, but this game was a battle until the fourth quarter, where the Celtics restricted the 76ers to just 15 points to make it look easy in the end. Payton Pritchard had a quiet game as he finished scoreless in 27 minutes off the bench.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in great shape as they’ve won eight of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting trampled by the Bulls in a 120-97 road defeat last night. Bobby Portis led the team in scoring with 18 points off the bench; Cam Thomas added 15 points, while Ryan Rollins tallied 11 points with seven rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Bucks shot just 37 percent from the field and 13 of 46 from the 3-point line as they poured in 66 points in the first half to open up an early 16-point lead, but it truly was a game of two halves as the Bucks went ice-cold and got outscored by an incredible 69-31 in the second half to suffer their worst defeat of the season. The Bucks scored just eight points in the fourth quarter and they racked up 19 turnovers for the game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Celtics have lost eight of their last nine games at Fiserv Forum following a win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as road favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won 26 of their last 27 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have lost eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last eight Monday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the last nine games between the Celtics and Bucks have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- AJ Green ranks 6th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.2%) this season.
- Ryan Rollins is one of only 13 qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (17.0) and assists (5.4) per game this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- The Celtics are allowing just 101.6 points per 48 minutes while Neemias Queta is on the floor this season—the lowest mark of any qualified player in the league.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th for points in the paint (2440) this season.
- The Bucks rank 30th for fast break points (698) this season.
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.2).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.3).
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Celtics are still shorthanded with Jayson Tatum ruled out again, while the Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The Celtics enter this contest as arguably the hottest team in the league right now and they are coming into this game fresh off a big win over the 76ers despite zero points from Pritchard, which speaks to their depth.
The Bucks were on a nice run before their last two defeats, but they have been two of the ugliest defeats of the season, which is a cause for concern. I expect the Bucks to respond after such a poor performance last night, but I don’t think it will be enough to slow down this surging Celtics squad right now.