The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks meet for a potential postseason preview between the Eastern Conference foes.
Boston is a perfect 3-0 and has scored 132, 122 and 124 points in those outings for the NBA’s best offense. Following this home contest against the Bucks, the Celtics will go on a four-game road trip starting Wednesday, so there could be a bit of a preview spot.
Milwaukee is 1-2 this season with two straight losses against the Bulls (133-122) and Nets (115-102). Milwaukee is shooting 36.5% in those games (23rd), 76.8% of their free throws (20th), and -12 RPM (27th). The loss to the Nets was the first game of a three-game road trip, so another loss would put a dark cloud over this team when Memphis and Cleveland are on deck.
That being said, let’s dive into the matchup and offer up some information and maybe a sweat or two.
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Game details and how to watch Bucks @ Celtics
● Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
● Time: 7:30pm ET
● Website: TD Garden
● City: Boston, Massachusetts
● Television/Streaming: NBA TV
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Game odds for Bucks @ Celtics
The latest odds from Monday morning:
● Moneyline: Boston Celtics (-455), Milwaukee Bucks (+350)
● Spread: Celtic -9.5 (-110)
● Total: 233.0
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Likely starting lineups for Boston and Milwaukee
Boston Celtics (3-0)
PG Jrue Holiday
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Jayson Tatum
C To Horford
· Milwaukee Bucks (1-2)
PG Damian Lillard
SG Gary Trent Jr.
SF Taurean Prince
PF Giannis Antetokounmpo
C Brook Lopez
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Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Bucks @ Celtics
Boston finished last season 46-6 at home, ranking number 1 in the NBA.
Boston is 2-1 ATS this season and 2-1 in the Super.
Milwaukee is 1-2 ATS and 2-1 in the Super this season.
Milwaukee was an NBA-worst 4-10 ATS as a road underdog last year.
Milwaukee was an NBA-worst 1-13 on the road as an away underdog last season.
Jayson Tatum is 2-1 to the Over on his point prop this season.
Jayson Tatum is 3-0 to the Over 2.5 Three Pointers Made.
Damian Lillard is 2-1 to the Over on his points backup this season.
The Boston Celtics are 2-1 to the Super on their Team Total.
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Notable Players for Bucks @ Celtics
Top Score Props
Jayson Tatum O/U 28.5 Points
Giannis Antenkoumpo O/U 27.5 Points
Jaylen Brown O/U 24.5 Points
Damian Lillard O/U 23.5 Points
Highest Bounce Props
Giannis Antentokoumpo O/U 11.5 Rebounds
Jayson Tatum O/U 8.5 Rebounds
Bobby Portis O/U 7.5 Rebounds
Jaylen Brown O/U 5.5 Rebounds
Highest Helping Props
Giannis Antentokoumpo O/U 6.5 Assists
Damian Lillard O/U 6.5 Assists
Jayson Tatum O/U 5.5 Assists
Expert picks and predictions for Bucks @ Celtics
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NBC Sports Betting Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Jayson Tatum cleaning the glass in his meeting with Milwaukee:
“Jayson Tatum has been a major beneficiary in the rebounding department since Robert Williams was traded last season and with Kristaps Porzingis out.
Tatum had four rebounds in two of three games this season and 11 in the other contest against the Wizards. Tatum only averaged 10.7 rebound chances per game, but he only played 29 and 30 minutes against the Knicks and Wizards.
Despite Milwaukee losing two straight to the Bulls and Nets, they will likely give Boston a fight to snap a three-game losing streak. Tatum is listed at -110 odds, while his Over 9.5 rebounds are +114. Both are good plays for me.”
Here are the best bets our model projects for the Suns and Lakers:
· Money line: NBC Sports likes Boston to win this game but has low confidence in the ML value (-445)
· to spread: NBC Sports likes to take Boston to cover the -9.5
· All in all: NBC Sports leans to a play on the Total UNDER 232.5 points
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