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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Predictions, Odds, Picks

Written by: Christian Jope
Updated October 14, 2022
12 min read
  • The Bucks are looking to make it three in a row as they close their four-game road trip.
  • The Boston Celtics are on a three-game losing streak, returning home after a five-game road trip.
  • The Celtics won their earlier season meeting with the Bucks, 122-113 in overtime.

Bucks vs Celtics Odds

Odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

Team Point Spread Total Money Line
Milwaukee Bucks +1.5 (-110)
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O 218.5 (-110)
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+100
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Boston Celtics -1.5 (-110)
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U 218.5 (-110)
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-120
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Predictions and Picks

Form is important in the NBA, especially when seeing two rivals match up. Happy to be home but facing a giant of the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics will feel the pressure from a cruising Milwaukee Bucks team.

Picks:

Milwaukee Bucks def. Boston Celtics (+100)

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Bucks Vs Celtics December 13

Head-to-Head: Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head Boston Celtics
Mike Budenholzer Head Coach Ime Udoka
18-10 (2nd in East) Standing 13-14 (10th in East)
W-W-L-W Form L-L-L-W
111.0 (8th of 30) Off Rtg 108.7 (19th of 30)
107.1 (7th of 30) Def Rtg 108.0 (10th of 30)
99.4 (8th of 30) Pace 97.1 (21st of 30)

Leaders (Per Game)

G. Antetokounmpo (27.6) PPG J. Tatum (25.6)
G. Antetokounmpo (11.8) RPG J. Tatum (8.7)
J. Holiday (6.1) APG M. Smart (5.3)
J. Holiday (1.3) SPG M. Smart (2.2)
G. Antetokounmpo (1.7) BPG R. Williams (1.8)
G. Antetokounmpo (.534)/G. Antetokounmpo (9.8) FG%/FGM R. Williams (.741)/J. Tatum (9.0)
P. Connaughton (.433)/G. Allen (3.0) 3P%/3PM G. Williams (.432)/J. Tatum (2.7)

Injury Report

Player Team Date Status Info
Donte DiVincenzo Milwaukee Bucks 25 Oct 2021 Out (Foot) DiVincenzo is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday against Indiana.
Semi Ojeleye Milwaukee Bucks 23 Nov 2021 Out (Calf) Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Ojeleye will be out for “some time”.
Brook Lopez Milwaukee Bucks 2 Dec 2021 Out (Back) Lopez had surgery on his back and is out indefinitely.
Wesley Matthews Milwaukee Bucks 11 Dec 2021 Out (Health & Safety) Matthews has been placed in NBA Health & Safety protocols.
Josh Richardson Boston Celtics 10 Dec 2021 Out (Health Protocols) Richardson has been placed in NBA Health & Safety protocols.
Marcus Smart Boston Celtics 12 Dec 2021 Day to Day (Illness) Smart is listed as probably for Boston’s Monday (Dec 13) game.
Bruno Fernando Boston Celtics 12 Dec 2021 Out (Back) Fernando is out for Boston’s Monday (Dec 13) game.

How can the Bucks beat the Celtics?

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off of a solid win over the New York Knicks. When the Bucks take on the Celtics, they’ll want a similar all-around effort.

The Celtics beat Milwaukee in their earlier meeting this season due to a fantastic all-around effort and some fortune around the Bucks’ injuries. What Milwaukee did well was limit Boston’s success shooting the ball, even if they couldn’t keep up with the scoring pace.

In this match up, the Bucks will have a much healthier complement of players. If they can carry over their recent defensive efforts while also receiving production from their stars, it’s hard to bet against the reigning NBA champions.

Bucks Key Player: (F) Giannis Antetokounmpo


The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to continue their winning streak, with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the helm. After Antetokounmpo’s fantastic play in his last game, it’s no wonder the Bucks have climbed back to second in the East.

In his last game against the Knicks, Antetokounmpo showed off his MVP calibre. In a 112-97 win over the Knicks, Antetokounmpo posted 20 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes of play.

The Bucks didn’t have the Greek Freak in their first meeting with the Celtics, there’s no doubt that he’ll be a difference-maker this time out.

How can the Celtics beat the Bucks?

The Boston Celtics are coming off of an embarrassing loss to the Phoenix Suns. While Boston were blown out by 21 in their last game, they’ll need to regroup quickly against another offensively adept team in the Bucks.

A large reason for their lack of success in their last game was poor three-point shooting. The Celtics converted on just 4 of their 26 three-point attempts, and shot just 37.6% from the field overall.

If Boston wants to steal a win from the Bucks, their offence needs their distance shooting. Against a switch-happy defence, it won’t be easy for the Celtics.

Celtics Key Player: (G) Marcus Smart


With the Celtics coming off of a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, all eyes are looking at Boston mainstay Marcus Smart regarding his performance.

In 31 minutes of play, Smart was a minus-12. He posted just 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals on 1 of 13 shooting from the field. Smart even failed to convert on any of his 5 three-point field goal attempts.

Smart won’t even be in his wheelhouse against the Bucks, as Milwaukee love the pace-and-space game. On the offensive end it is obvious what the Celtics need from Smart, points.

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How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Information
Teams Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics
Location TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Time 7:30 PM EST, December 13th, 2021
How to Watch NBC Sports Boston, Bally Sports WI
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