The'Boston Celtics'(62-16) square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (47-31) Tuesday with tip-off from Fiserv Forum set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-1
The Celtics have won 5 straight after a 124-107 push against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday. F Jayson Tatum sat out as F Jaylen Brown led the way with 26 points. The Celtics have nothing to play for as they’ve locked up the top seed in the East. So be very careful with them the rest of the regular season.
Milwaukee is in 2nd place, but there is a cluster of teams on its heels. Four teams are within 2.5 games of the Bucks. They’ve lost 4 straight and are just 3-7 over the last 10. The Knicks took them out Sunday 122-109. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 15 boards, 8 assists and 2 blocks.