The'Boston Celtics'(41-16) and'Milwaukee Bucks'(39-17) meet Tuesday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics covered the spread as 3-point home favorites Sunday with a 119-109 win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. G'Derrick White scored a team-high 23 points for the Celtics, who have won 6 of their last 7 games. Boston is 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home.
The Bucks covered as 2.5-point favorites Friday with a 119-106 win at the Los Angeles Clippers. F'Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 35 points as Milwaukee won its 10th straight. The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between the Celtics and Bucks. Boston covered as a 5.5-point home favorite with a 139-118 win as the Over 227.5 total points cashed in the Dec. 25 meeting.