Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/09/2024

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI 

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -1, Bucks +1; Over/Under:  228 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -1, Bucks +1; Over/Under:  228 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -1.5, Bucks +1.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Boston Celtics:  62-16 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  47-31 (1st place, Central Division)

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Boston Celtics:  8-2 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  3-7 last 10

The Celtics are entering this game with a 62-16 record overall and they are 27-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Charlotte Hornets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Sacramento Kings, and the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. Jaylen Brown led the team in points in that game with 26 while Payton Pritchard was next on the team with 20 points. Derrick White led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Kristaps Porziņģis led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 56.3% from the field, 42.1% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.2 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 40-34-4 this season and their O/U record is 40-38.

The Bucks are entering this game with a 47-31 record overall and they are 29-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Washington Wizards, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Toronto Raptors, and the New York Knicks in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 28 while Bobby Portis Jr. was next on the team with 24 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 46.7% from the field, 35.3% from 3-point range, and 84.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.8 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 33-44-1 this season and their O/U record is 38-39-1.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked great in their games this season with their 62-16 record overall which has them right at the top of the East with the best record in the entire NBA. They have been a great road team too with their 27-13 road record. Meanwhile, the Bucks have looked good in their games this season with their 47-31 record overall which has them right near the top of the East. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 29-11 home record. The Bucks have already clinched a playoff spot in the East and they are really only maintaining their 2nd place since they are 15 games behind the Celtics for the number 1 seed. The Bucks haven't looked great in their games lately though, they are only 3-7 in their last 10 games and they have lost 4 games in a row now. The Celtics have been the complete opposite since they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and they have a ton of momentum on their side with 5 wins in a row now. The Celtics don't have much to play for here but they will still use this game to send a message to the struggling Bucks and stay hot going into the playoffs. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game.

Celtics Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, April 9, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 112 Bucks 104.

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Boston Celtics: 38-20 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 7-1 ATS after 3 consecutive non-conference games. 17-10 ATS after a blowout win by 15 points or more. 35-24 UNDER as a road favorite of 6 points or less. 

Milwaukee Bucks: 16-31 ATS as an underdog. 2-9 ATS after playing 3 consecutive home games. 17-27 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 31-16 UNDER as an underdog. 7-2 UNDER off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite. 20-12 UNDER after playing 3 consecutive home games.

Boston Celtics:  J. Tatum (SF) Ques Tues - Knee.

Milwaukee Bucks:  P. Beverley (PG) Ques Tues - Ankle. J. Galloway (SF) Ques Tues - Ankle. M. Beauchamp (SF) Ques Tues - Ankle. K. Middleton (SF) Ques Tues - Mouth.

“The type of guy that he is, the hard work that he puts in and the growth that he's shown this year to become a complete player at both ends of the floor, I know he's happy about that. It's cool to be able to coach guys that get to those type of milestones and be a part of that.” - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the Trail Blazers in their game on Sunday.

“We’re not a losing team. We don’t have that mentality. That’s not in us. ... This is not what we do. We’ve got to be better.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo after their loss against the Knicks in their game on Sunday.

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PG Damian Lillard

SG Malik Beasley

SF Khris Middleton

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

PPG: J. Tatum (27)

APG: D. White (5.2)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.2)

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (30.7)

APG: D. Lillard (7)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.6)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (2nd season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers (1st season)