A late-season collision has the Boston Celtics (62-16) and the Milwaukee Bucks (47-31) linking up on Tuesday evening. The Celtics have already clinched No. 1 seed and own the best record in the league. On the other sideline, Milwaukee is currently the second seed in the East but only one game ahead of New York and Orlando. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) are out for Boston.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Boston is a 4.5-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. Bucks odds, per SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 228.5. Before making any Bucks vs. Celtics picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on Boston vs. Milwaukee. You can head to SportsLine now to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Bucks vs. Celtics:
- Celtics vs. Bucks spread: Boston -4.5
- Celtics vs. Bucks Over-Under: 228.5 points
- Celtics vs. Bucks money line: Boston +119, Milwaukee -141
- BOS: Has hit the 1H money line in 36 of its last 41 away games
- MIL: Has hit the Team Total Under in 32 of its last 52 games
- Celtics vs. Bucks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Celtics can cover
Guard Jrue Holiday, who's suiting up against his former club, plays defense at a high level with the versatility to guard multiple positions with ease. The 33-year-old does a good job getting into the lane, logging 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. On April 3 against the Thunder, Holiday finished with 12 points, seven boards, and four assists.
Guard Derrick White has been a great piece in the backcourt all season long. White has the ability to be a viable threat from beyond the arc but also owns the court vision to find the open man. The Colorado product averages 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. In his last outing, White notched 15 points and nine assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Bucks can cover
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a dominating presence in the paint as both a scorer and rebounder. Antetokounmpo consistently moves players to create easy looks at the rim. He is second in the NBA in scoring (30.7), sixth in rebounds (11.6), and seventh in field-goal percentage (61.1%). In his last game, Antetokounmpo finished with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists.
Guard Damian Lillard has a knockdown jumper on the outside with limitless range. Lillard still has the burst to blow past defenders and will find the open man as a facilitator. He logs 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and seven assists per game. On April 5 versus Toronto, Lillard had 36 points and six assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Bucks vs. Celtics picks
The model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 226 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
Who wins Celtics vs. Bucks, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that's on a sizzling 83-58 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
