The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks meet for a possible playoff preview between the Eastern Conference foes.
Boston is a perfect 3-0 and has scored 132, 122 and 124 points in those outings for the NBA’s best offense. After this home game against the Bucks, the Celtics will go on a four-game road trip starting Wednesday, so there could be a slight prediction.
Milwaukee is 1-2 this season with two consecutive losses against the Bulls (133-122) and the Nets (115-102). Milwaukee is shooting 36.5% in those games (23rd), 76.8% of its free throws (20th) and a -12 RPM (27th). The loss to the Nets was the first game of a three-game road trip, so another loss would put a dark cloud over this team with Memphis and Cleveland on deck.
With that said, let’s dive into the match and offer some insight and possibly a sweat or two.
We have all the information and analysis you need ahead of the match, including the latest information on how to catch the opening prediction, projected lineups, recent team performances, player stats and, of course, our predictions, our picks and our best. betting for the game thanks to our modeling tools and our team of experts.
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Game details and how to watch Bucks @ Celtics
● Date: Monday October 28, 2024
● Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
● Site: TD Garden
● City: Boston, Massachusetts
● Television/Streaming: NBA TV
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Game odds for Bucks @ Celtics
The latest odds Monday morning:
● Moneyline: Boston Celtics (-455), Milwaukee Bucks (+350)
● Spread: Celtics -9.5 (-110)
● Total: 233.0
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Likely starting lineups for Boston and Milwaukee
· Boston Celtics (3-0)
PG Jrue Vacations
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum
C Al Horford
· Milwaukee Bucks (1-2)
General Manager Damian Lillard
SG Gary Trent Jr.
Taurus Prince SF
PF Giannis Antetokoumpo
C Brook Lopez
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Top Betting Trends and Information to Know Before Bucks @ Celtics
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Boston finished last season 46-6 at home, ranking first in the NBA.
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Boston is 2-1 against the spread this season and 2-1 against the over.
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Milwaukee is 1-2 ATS and 2-1 ATS this season.
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Milwaukee was one of the worst 4-10 ATS in the NBA as a road underdog last year.
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Milwaukee was an NBA-worst 1-13 on the road as an away underdog last season.
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Jayson Tatum is 2-1 against the Over with his points this season.
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Jayson Tatum is 3-0 on over 2.5 three-pointers.
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Damian Lillard is 2-1 against the Over on his points this season.
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The Boston Celtics are 2-1 over their team total.
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Notable player accessories for Bucks@Celtics
Highest point accessories
Jayson Tatum O/U 28.5 points
Giannis Antentokoumpo O/U 27.5 points
Jaylen Brown O/U 24.5 points
Damian Lillard O/U 23.5 points
Highest Bounce Props
Giannis Antentokoumpo O/U 11.5 rebounds
Jayson Tatum O/U 8.5 rebounds
Bobby Portis O/U 7.5 rebounds
Jaylen Brown O/U 5.5 rebounds
Highest Support Accessories
Giannis Antentokoumpo O/U 6.5 Assists
Damian Lillard O/U 6.5 assists
Jayson Tatum O/U 5.5 assists
Expert Picks and Predictions for Bucks @ Celtics
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NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Jayson Tatum cleaning the glass in his meeting with Milwaukee:
“Jayson Tatum has been a significant beneficiary in the rebounding department since Robert Williams was traded last season and with the absence of Kristaps Porzingis.
Tatum had four rebounds in two of three games this season and 11 in the other game against the Wizards. Tatum averaged just 10.7 rebound chances per game, but he only played 29 and 30 minutes against the Knicks and Wizards.
Although Milwaukee has lost back-to-back to the Bulls and Nets, they will likely give Boston a fight to avoid a three-game losing streak. Tatum is listed at -110, while his over 9.5 rebounds are +114. Either one is a good play for me.”
Here are the best bets our model projects for the Suns and Lakers:
· Money line: NBC Sports likes Boston to win this game but has low confidence in ML value (-445)
· Spread: NBC Sports likes to take Boston to cover the -9.5
· Total: NBC Sports leans towards a game on Total MINUS of 232.5 points
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