Boston Celtics (3-0) vs Milwaukee Bucks (1-1)
October 28, 2024 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -9.5 — Over/Under: 233
The Milwaukee Bucks pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Monday night. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are in a bit of trouble as they are now hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Nets in a disappointing 115-102 road defeat last night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, Damian Lillard added 21 points with four assists, Brook Lopez chipped in with 15 points, while Bobby Portis finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 44 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they struggled right from the start, scoring just 20 points in the second quarter before they got blown out in the fourth quarter. Gary Trent Jr struggled as he scored just nine points on two of eight shooting while Taurean Prince contributed just three points in 34 minutes of action. The Bucks will take on the Grizzlies after this one.
Boston Celtics
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are gunning for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the pesky Pistons in a 124-118 road win on Saturday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 37 points on 12 of 26 shooting, Jaylen Brown added 24 points with 10 rebounds and five assists, Payton Pritchard scored 19 points, while Al Horford and Derrick White each scored 17 points. As a team, the Celtics shot just 42 percent from the field and 22 of 48 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 23-point lead, but they kept their composure and closed the final 3:32 on an 18-6 run to escape with the narrow win in the end.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 13 games at TD Garden against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games at TD Garden following a road win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last five games at TD Garden following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Bucks are still shorthanded with Khris Middleton still out, while the Celtics have ruled out Kristaps Porzingis again, and they have Sam Hauser listed as questionable. The Bucks haven’t been able to build any momentum yet and they looked so bad in last night’s loss to the lowly Nets, a team they swept 3-0 last season. Meanwhile, the Celtics have emerged as the hottest team in the league despite not being in full health, and it is no surprise that they have opened as heavy favorites in this one. Sure, the Bucks could pull off the upset on the road if they were at their best, but they are far from that at the moment. The Celtics are clearly playing the better basketball, and they are always tough to beat at home, so I am happy to lay the points in this spot.