Bucks vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 20, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -8.5 favorites vs. the Bucks
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | NBSB | WMLW

The Milwaukee Bucks visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Bucks vs Celtics Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bucks are 30-37 against the spread, while the Celtics are 36-29 against the spread.


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Bucks vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Milwaukee Bucks+10.5 -110O 225.5 -110+400
Boston Celtics -10.5 -110U 225.5 -110-550

Celtics vs Bucks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 84.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bucks and Celtics.

Celtics vs Bucks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.


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  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 49 of their last 83 games (+10.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 46 games (+9.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 21 away games (+9.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 away games (+8.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 71 games (+28.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 61 games (+21.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 45 of their last 71 games (+16.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 57 of their last 72 games (+15.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 40 of their last 67 games (+13.05 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 30-37 (-10.7 Units / -14.32% ROI).

  • 44-24 against the Moneyline (-10.05 Units / -4.17% ROI)
  • 33-35 against the Over for game total points (-5.5 Units / -7.35% ROI)
  • 35-33 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -1.74% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 36-29 (+4.1 Units / 5.48% ROI).

  • 54-14 against the Moneyline (+15.65 Units / 4.62% ROI)
  • 32-35 against the Over for game total points (-6.45 Units / -8.63% ROI)
  • 35-32 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -0.27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 91 games (-31.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 37 of their last 91 games (-23.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 96 games (-23.50 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 89 games (-17.50 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 91 games (-17.40 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Moneyline in 45 of their last 75 games (-27.25 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 75 games (-27.00 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 33 of their last 83 games (-23.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 40 away games (-20.10 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-19.00 Units / -20% ROI)

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Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Bucks were 47-8 (.855) when scoring 110 or more points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Bucks were 29-8 (.784) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Bucks were 27-11 (.711) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Bucks are 16-9 (.640) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Celtics were 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Celtics are 21-2 (.913) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .600

The Celtics are 38-7 (.844) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .575

The Celtics are 40-14 (.741) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .488

Injury Report: Celtics vs. BucksWednesday‘s Game, Mar. 20

  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported
  • Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks): Ankle, Out

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 1.51 points per shot (1,137 points/751 shots) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.33

The Bucks have 25.1 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.1

The Bucks shot 74% from the free throw line (1,364/1,837) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Bucks have averaged 1.36 points per shot (8,208 points/6,021 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 39.7 defensive rebounds per game (3,254 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bucks have averaged 38.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,773 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bucks have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,519 rebounds/68 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bucks allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (4,607 points/3,889 shots) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,730 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics have averaged 38.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,618 rebounds/68 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,661 points/3,143 shots) at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (7,435 points/6,257 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29


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