NBA Pick: Bucks ML (+115) at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
Top-rated sportsbooks have just unveiled the NBA odds for the upcoming clash between Boston and Milwaukee.
If you’re looking for solid bets, my recommendation leans towards backing the Bucks.
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Tuesday, April 09, 2024 – 07:30 PM ET at Fiserv Forum
Season History
Milwaukee is a great underdog tonight because of its season history against Boston, which shows the Bucks’ constant advantage in this matchup.
- In November, the Bucks only lost at Boston by three points.
- When these teams played in January in Milwaukee, the Bucks won by 33 points.
- Most recently, the Celtics beat Milwaukee in Boston by three points.
The Bucks did not have Giannis Antetokounmpo in the last game, and they might not have him tonight, either: he is ‘questionable’ with a hamstring injury.
Key Matchup Factor
The Bucks want to shoot threes with capable shooters like Pat Connaughton, Malik Beasley and star guard Damian Lillard. They will improve, relative to their recent play, because of Boston’s perimeter defense.
The Celtics allow the sixth-most wide-open three-point attempts per game and struggle with defending threes, especially on the road.
Motivation
Boston won’t want to show too much tonight against a Milwaukee team that it could face in the playoffs. Whereas the Bucks need to win games in order to protect their high seed, the Celtics have the top seed locked up.
Expect a focused effort from a Milwaukee team that is justifiably confident in its ability to beat Boston.
NBA Pick: Bucks ML (+115) at BetOnline
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