Celtics vs Bucks Prediction 11/8/2026 NBA Picks Today

Celtics vs Bucks Prediction

I’m never excited to lay double-digit chalk with the Celtics, as they have a long history of playing their food. Instead, I’m looking at the over. The Celtics are an aggressive three-point shooting team that can light it up when those shots are falling. The Bucks are 27th in defensive points, 19th in field goal percentage allowed, and 18th in defensive three-point percentage.

We saw the Bucks and Celtics play four days ago, so there’s going to be more familiarity here. That should lead to more comfort and easier offense. Instead of getting involved with a massive spread, I’ll take my chances with the over between the Celtics and Bucks on Sunday night.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks and Hornets, and they play the 76ers next. The Celtics have won 20 of their last 25 games. The Celtics are 2-2 SU on the road, 5-0 SU at home, and 4-5 ATS on the season.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.9 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 105.1 points per game on 42.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Paul George is averaging 19.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Payton Pritchard is averaging 12.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Derrick White is averaging 13.3 points and 5.1 assists per game. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Raptors and Celtics, and they play the Knicks next. The Bucks have lost 17 of their last 21 games. The Bucks are 0-4 SU on the road, 1-4 SU at home, and 3-6 ATS on the season.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 109.8 points per game on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.1 points per game on 46.3 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 22.3 points and 5 rebounds per game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 16.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Ryan Rollins is averaging 11.1 points and 4.1 assists per game. Brayden Burries is averaging 10.2 points and 2 assists per game. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.7 rebounds per game.

Celtics vs Bucks Injury Report

The Celtics don’t have any players listed on their main roster.

The Bucks also don’t have any players listed on their main roster.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The home team has won seven of the Celtics’ last nine games.
• The Celtics have lost three of their last four games at Fiserv Forum following a road win.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in four of their last five games against the Celtics following a home loss.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine night games following a road win.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Bucks have lost 13 of their last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Celtics have won each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games as favorites against the Bucks have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Bucks’ last four games against the Celtics following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Jaime Jaquez Jr. ranks 30th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.7%) this season.
• Kyle Kuzma leads all Bucks players for steals per 36 minutes (1.3) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Jayson Tatum has recorded 6+ assists in eight consecutive appearances- the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Paul George ranks T4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bucks rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (33.1).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (34.1).
• The Celtics rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (24.1).
• The Celtics rank 1st in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (49.4).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Over 222.5