| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Bucks | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-28 | 30-18 |
| Spread | +13.5 -110 | -13.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +550 | -800 |
| Total | Over 217.5 (-108) | Under 217.5 (-112) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Sunday, February 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
The Milwaukee Bucks pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in a real slump as they’ve lost seven of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after getting beaten by the Wizards in a 109-99 road loss on Thursday. Myles Turner led the team with 21 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis each scored 19 points while Ryan Rollins chipped in with 17 points, eight assists and four steals.
As a team, the Bucks shot 42 percent from the field and 10 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and scored just 43 points in the first half to fall into an early 18-point deficit. This is a shame because they played much better in the second half and were able to cut the deficit to just two points with 1:30 left in the fourth quarter before the Wizards scored the final eight points to slip away in the end.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in pretty good form lately as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall. They will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the slumping Kings in a 112-93 home win on Friday. Payton Pritchard led the team with 29 points and eight assists on 12 of 16 shooting, Baylor Scheierman and Anfernee Simons each scored 16 points while Nemias Queta chipped in with 10 points, 15 rebounds and three steals.
As a team, the Celtics shot 45 percent from the field and 18 of 48 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 40 points in the first quarter to set up a 36-point lead at halftime. This allowed them to cruise the rest of the way. Derrick White had a quiet game of just seven points while Hugo Gonzalez shot just one of eight from the field to finish with two points off the bench.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 day games at TD Garden following a home win.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last six games at TD Garden.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight Sunday games against the Bucks.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Celtics’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last six road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Celtics’ last 12 games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.4) this season.
- Anfernee Simons is one of only four players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Ryan Rollins ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- AJ Green ranks 6th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.9).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.9).
- The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points (530) this season.
- The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points per game (11.5) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Bucks are still missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter Jr., while the Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum once again. The Bucks have been one of the coldest teams in the league lately; they are still missing their two best players and are coming into this one fresh off a bad loss to the lowly Wizards.
In contrast, the Celtics have been in great form, and they just smashed the Kings despite missing most of their starting lineup on Friday, and now they have Jaylen Brown back in the lineup. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup, but it’s still not high enough to sway me from backing the Celtics to handle the ice-cold Bucks with ease at home in this spot.