Celtics vs Bucks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 14, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Bucks (39-17) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Celtics (41-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & TNT

The Boston Celtics visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Milwaukee.

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

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

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 30-26 against the spread, while the Bucks are 31-23 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Bucks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics+8.5 -105O 225.5 -105+300
Milwaukee Bucks -8.5 -115U 225.5 -105-375

Bucks vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bucks will win Tuesday‘s game with 58.7% confidence.

Bucks vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Bucks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 62 games (+26.18 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 56 of their last 95 games (+13.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 away games (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 58 of their last 99 games (+12.14 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the Spread in 56 of their last 100 games (+10.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 52 of their last 79 games (+22.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 73 games (+16.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1Q Spread in 45 of their last 73 games (+15.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Moneyline in 61 of their last 89 games (+14.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 68 games (+9.20 Units / 12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 30-26 (+1.4 Units / 2.24% ROI).

  • 41-16 against the Moneyline (-11.35 Units / -5.92% ROI)
  • 28-29 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -6.22% ROI)
  • 29-28 against the Under for game total points (-1.8 Units / -2.87% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 31-23 (+5.7 Units / 9.25% ROI).

  • 39-17 against the Moneyline (+8.95 Units / 6.29% ROI)
  • 26-30 against the Over for game total points (-7 Units / -11.36% ROI)
  • 30-26 against the Under for game total points (+1.4 Units / 2.27% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 93 games (-39.77 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 79 games (-30.35 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-25.34 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 38 of their last 93 games (-22.52 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 42 of their last 84 games (-21.19 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 97 games (-37.28 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 99 games (-25.88 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 48 of their last 92 games (-22.90 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (-21.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 94 games (-20.00 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Boston Celtics are 63-16 (.797) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-best among NBA teams. The Philadelphia 76ers have averaged 41.7 rebounds per game (5,587 rebounds/134 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — second-lowest among NBA teams.

The Boston Celtics are 24-5 (.828) when winning the rebounding margin this season — third-best among NBA teams. The Philadelphia 76ers have averaged 40.7 rebounds per game (2,117 rebounds/52 games) this season — third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Celtics are 16-4 (.800) when they win the turnover margin this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .571

The Celtics are 100-28 (.781) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

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

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Injury Report: Bucks vs. CelticsTuesday‘s Game, Feb. 14

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks): Antetokounmpo is probable for Tuesday’s (Feb. 14) game against Boston.
  • Pat Connaughton (Bucks): Connaughton is probable for Tuesday’s (Feb. 14) game against Boston.
  • Bobby Portis (Bucks): Portis is expected to miss at least two weeks with an MCL sprain in his right knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Jae Crowder (Bucks): Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said the team will evaluate Crowder over the next 7-10 days.
  • Jaylen Brown (Celtics): There is no timetable for Brown’s return to action after suffering a facial fracture, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Celtics): Brogdon is probable for Tuesday’s (Feb. 14) game against Milwaukee.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III is questionable for Tuesday’s (Feb. 14) game against Milwaukee.
  • Grant Williams (Celtics): Williams is questionable for Monday’s (Feb. 14) game against Milwaukee.
  • Marcus Smart (Celtics): Smart announced that he hopes to return in a week or two, but there is no timetable for his return.
  • Jayson Tatum (Celtics): Tatum is doubtful for Tuesday’s (Feb. 14) game against Milwaukee.

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics are shooting 82% from the free throw line (1,158/1,417) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Celtics have 22.6 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.8

The Celtics have averaged 13.0 turnovers per game (701 turnovers/54 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (2,403 assists/ 1,386 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Bucks shot 39% from three (1,038/2,669) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Bucks averaged 120.1 points per game (8,649 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Bucks have averaged 8.5 second chance points per game (457 points/54 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (399 blocks/68 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Celtics have averaged 35.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,913 rebounds/54 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Celtics have averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (7,224 rebounds/208 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Celtics have averaged 6.3 steals per game (339 steals/54 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (7,733 rebounds/208 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Bucks have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,019 rebounds/54 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Bucks have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (5,009 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Bucks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (358 steals/54 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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