Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks face off on Thursday night for an Eastern Conference showdown. Which team has the edge in this highly anticipated matchup? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - January 11, 2024, 11:59 AM EST
5 minBoston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks will clash on Thursday night for an Eastern Conference showdown.
Celtics vs. Bucks Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 11, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Celtics vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Celtics +4 (-140), Bucks -4 (-112)
- Total Odds: O 245 (-110), U 245 (-106)
- Moneyline Odds: Celtics (+120), Bucks (-125)
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Celtics come into this contest with a record of 29-8.
That is the best record in the NBA.
Boston has won three of their last four contests.
The Celtics won the first meeting between these two teams back on November 22nd.
Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics offensive attack with 28.0 points per game. Additionally, Tatum leads the team in rebounds (8.5).
Jaylen Brown is off to a strong start this season with 23.5 points per game and 5.2 rebounds.
Big man Kristaps Porzingis has been a significant boost to this Celtics lineup in his first season, averaging 19.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
The Celtics offense is averaging 121.3 points per game.
Milwaukee enters this contest with a record of 25-12.
That record is good for second-best in the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee has struggled in the new year, with a 1-4 record in January.
The Bucks will be poised to bounce back with a home win tonight.
The Bucks are led by one of the best players in basketball, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis leads the squad with 31.4 points and 11.5 rebounds.
Dame Lillard has had a strong start to his Bucks career, averaging 25.1 points and 6.9 assists.
Veteran Khris Middleton has added 14.7 points per game and 4.4 rebounds.
The Bucks have averaged 124.2 points per game
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Pick
This line screams Milwaukee tonight.
The Celtics have been the best team in basketball, yet we see them as a four-point dog against a struggling Bucks team.
Milwaukee will play with a chip on their shoulder tonight as they attempt to bounce back from this mini-cold spell.
The Bucks have been one of the best home teams in basketball (16-4), while the Celtics have struggled on the road with an 11-8 record compared to 18-0 at home.
Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -4 -112 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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