Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/14/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI 

Where to Watch:  TNT

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics +4, Bucks -4; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics +4, Bucks -4; Over/Under:  227.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics +4, Bucks -4; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Boston Celtics:  41-16 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  39-17 (1st place, Central Division)

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Boston Celtics:  6-4 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  10-0 last 10

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 41-16 record overall and they are 18-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak with wins coming against the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Derrick White led the team in points in that game with 23 while Sam Hauser was next on the team with 20 points. Derrick White led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Robert Williams III led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 44.3% from the field, 41.2% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.4 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 31-26 this season and their O/U record is 27-28-2.

The Bucks are coming into this game with a 39-17 record overall and they are 23-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 10 game winning streak with wins coming against the Detroit Pistons, the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Charlotte Hornets, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Miami Heat, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the LA Clippers again in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 35 while Brook Lopez was next on the team with 22 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Joe Ingles each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Brook Lopez led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 50% from the field, 43.6% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.6 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 31-22-3 this season and their O/U record is 27-29.

The current betting odds have the Bucks listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bucks have been great all year as they are one of the best teams in the East and even one of the best teams in the NBA right now with their 39-17 record overall. They have been a really good home team too with their 23-5 home record this season and they have a lot of momentum behind them right now with 10 wins in a row entering this one. The Celtics have also been having a great season themselves as they are the best team in the East right now with their 41-16 record overall and they also have the best record in the entire NBA. They have even been great in their road games with an 18-9 road record and they also have some momentum with 4 wins in a row now. The key here is that the Bucks are a lot healthier than the Celtics right now as the Celtics are missing some key starters in their lineup and the Celtics are also the only team standing in the way of the Bucks for the number 1 seed in the East so the Bucks are going to bring their best effort here on their home court to beat one of the best in the NBA. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bucks to cover the spread in this game.

Celtics Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Bucks 124 Celtics 116.

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Boston Celtics: 8-17 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 18-7 UNDER in road games. 16-6 UNDER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220.

Milwaukee Bucks: 16-6 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 18-10 ATS in home games. 10-3 UNDER after 4 straight games outrebounding opponent by 5 or more.

Boston Celtics:  M. Brogdon (SG) Ques Tues - Achilles. J. Brown (SG) Late Feb - Face. M. Smart (PG) Late Feb - Ankle. D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.

Milwaukee Bucks:  K. Middleton (SF) Ques Tues - Rest. B. Portis (PF) Late Feb - Knee.

“We have some of our top dogs out now and it's just an opportunity for guys to showcase what they can do. Try to fill that void of the guys that were out. They bring a lot to the table. We try to do our best to do whatever we can to help the team win.” - Sam Hauser after their win against the Grizzlies in their game on Sunday.

“There's a point in the season where things get repetitive and winning has been.” - Jrue Holiday after their win against the Clippers in their game on Friday. 

PG Malcolm Brogdon

SG Derrick White

SF Jayson Tatum

PF Al Horford

C Robert Williams III

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Grayson Allen

SF Khris Middleton

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

PPG: J. Tatum (30.5)

APG: M. Smart (7.2)

Reb/G: R. Williams III (9.1)

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (32.4)

APG: J. Holiday (7.1)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (12.3)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Budenholzer (5th season)