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Two of the top defensive teams in the NBA meet when the Milwaukee Bucks (55-21) take the floor as 2.5-point favorites over the Boston Celtics (52-24) on March 30, 2023 at Fiserv Forum. The point total is 238 points in the outing.
How to bet Bucks vs. Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Bucks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bucks have -139 odds to pick up the win, while the Celtics are listed at +118 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 238 points.
Bucks vs. Celtics Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
Bucks vs. Celtics Betting Trends
The Bucks are 40-31-5 against the spread this season. Milwaukee has been the favorite in 62 games this season and has come away with the win 51 times (82.3%) in those contests. The Bucks have eclipsed the over/under in 48.7% of their opportunities this year (37 times over 76 games with a set point total).
The Celtics are 39-34-3 against the spread this season. Boston has been the underdog on the moneyline five total times this season. Boston has gone 2-3 in those games. Celtics games this year have hit the over on 40 of 76 set point totals (52.6%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bucks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 60 | 31.2 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Jrue Holiday | 63 | 19.4 | 5 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Brook Lopez | 74 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Bobby Portis | 65 | 13.8 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Grayson Allen | 70 | 10.6 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
Celtics
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 70 | 30.1 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 64 | 26.8 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 63 | 14.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 76 | 12.3 | 3.5 | 4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 58 | 11.4 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Bucks vs. Celtics Injury Report
Celtics: Robert Williams: Questionable (Injury Management), Grant Williams: Questionable (Illness), Payton Pritchard: Questionable (Heel)
What you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks
So far this year, Milwaukee is putting up 117.2 points per game (sixth-ranked in NBA) and giving up 112.8 points per contest (12th-ranked). Offensively the Bucks have fared better at home this season, averaging 119.9 points per game, compared to 114.7 per game in away games. The Bucks have been scoring 126.1 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s much higher than the 117.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Milwaukee ranks top-five this season in three-point shooting, ranking fourth-best in the league with 14.7 three-pointers per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 11th with a 36.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. The Bucks have taken 55.4% two-pointers and 44.6% three-pointers this season. Of the team’s buckets, 65.6% are two-pointers and 34.4% are threes.
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
Boston is the third-best squad in the league in points scored (118 per game) and sixth in points allowed (112). At home the Celtics are scoring 121.1 points per game, six more than they are averaging away (115.1). The Celtics have fared better offensively in their past 10 games, putting up 120.5 points per contest, 2.5 more than their season average of 118.
Beyond the arc, Boston is second-best in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (15.9). It is sixth in 3-point percentage at 37.6%. The Celtics attempt 47.7% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 52.3% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 37.8% of the Celtics’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 62.2% are 2-pointers.
Bucks vs. Celtics Predictions and Pick
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