The Milwaukee Bucks (55-21, 30-7 Residence) are the #1 seed within the Japanese Convention and are coming off a two-game win streak. They misplaced 4-3 in opposition to the Celtics in final 12 months’s Japanese Convention Semis and are on the lookout for redemption. The Boston Celtics (52-24, 24-15 Away) are coming off a highway loss in opposition to the Wizards, after profitable three straight. Each Milwaukee and Boston clinched playoff berths, and the Celtics are three video games behind the Bucks within the Japanese Convention. With six video games to go, these two groups are battling for King of the East. The Bucks and Celtics will play tonight at 7:30 EDT, situated at Fiserv Discussion board in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The matchup will air on TNT. If you’re on the lookout for the very best betting odds, right here is info to know:
*All strains are taken from Draft Kings*
Cash Line
Bucks: -135
Celtics: +115
Over/Underneath: 237
Bucks: -110
Celtics: -110
Unfold:
Bucks: -2 (-135)
Celtics: +2 (+115)
Celtics Bucks tied 1-1 this season.
December twenty fifth, 2022- Celtics Win 139-118 (Celtics Residence)
Earlier than the beginning of the sport, the opening strains had been Boston -5, Over/Underneath 226.5. Boston secured the cash line, the unfold, and this recreation hit the OVER. Neither staff had notable accidents to their main gamers. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each confirmed why they’re one of many finest duos within the NBA. Tatum erupted for 41 factors, and Brown added 29 factors, 13 of which got here within the ultimate quarter. As a staff, the Celtics shot an unbelievable 48.7 p.c from the three-point line, along with 58.8 p.c from the sector. They outscored Milwaukee within the paint, 54-40, led in quick break factors and assists.
The Celtics largest lead was 22, given the unfold was Boston -5. Milwaukee shot properly from the sector, at 50 p.c. Nevertheless, they may not sustain with Boston, and shot 36 p.c from the three-point vary. The Bucks outrebounded the Celtics, nonetheless, they’d a recreation excessive 15 turnovers. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27 factors. Nevertheless, he struggled from the three-point, and completed solely 9-22 from the sector. As well as, Giannis added 9 rebounds, given Robert Williams was on minute restrictions. Jrue Vacation added in 23 factors as properly, to assist Giannis. Though Boston outscore Milwaukee 36-28 within the first quarter, they broke away within the third quarter.
February 14th, 2023- Bucks win 131-125 in OT (Bucks Residence)
Earlier than the beginning of the sport, the opening strains had been Milwaukee -9.5, Over/Underneath 225.5. Milwaukee secured the cash line, Boston coated the unfold, and this recreation hit the OVER. Milwaukee didn’t have notable accidents for star gamers. Nevertheless, Boston was with out stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Sensible, and Al Horford. Derrick White added 27 factors, on 10-24 taking pictures. Nevertheless, he struggled from the three, taking pictures 3-12. White added 3 steals, 12 assists, and shot 100% from the free-throw line. Mike Muscala, Sam Hauser, Grant Williams, and Blake Griffin all added double-digits in factors. In contrast to the final matchup, Boston shot solely 34 p.c from the three-point, and was outrebounded 52-44, particularly defensively. Milwaukee had a recreation excessive 19 turnovers, nonetheless, led in quick break factors and area purpose share.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a monster recreation with 36 factors, 2 blocks, and 13 whole rebounds. Jrue Vacation put up all-star numbers with 40 factors, 7 assists, on 8-12 three-point taking pictures. Khris Middleton added 16 off the bench.
With the Celtics core 4 out, many anticipated this recreation to be a blowout. Sam Houser has been a pleasant addition for Boston and tied the sport with a three-pointer. The Bucks starters had been all wholesome and outscored the Celtics 15-9 in extra time to safe their eleventh win straight.
Milwaukee Bucks
Total: 55-21 Residence: 30-7, Away: 25-14 Final 10: 7-3
The Milwaukee Bucks are in the midst of one other 50-win season. Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a unbelievable 12 months and is one other MVP candidate for the 2022-2023 season. He’s averaging a profession excessive 31.2 factors per recreation (fifth within the league), 11.8 rebounds (third within the league), and taking pictures 55.3 p.c from the sector. Jrue Vacation was not solely an all-star this 12 months however is among the finest two-way gamers within the recreation. Holidays is averaging 19.4 factors per recreation, 1.2 steals, 7.3 assists, and is taking pictures 38 p.c from the three.
The Bucks had a season excessive 16 recreation win streak this season, and acquired ahead Jae Crowder in the Kevin Durant commerce, in return for George Hill, Serge Ibaka, Jordan Nwora, and three future second-round picks. Milwaukee ranks seventh within the league in factors, and 1st in rebounds. Kris Middleton has struggled with accidents, solely showing in 30 video games. Nevertheless, Milwaukee has a number of function gamers to make up for it. Giannis “the Greek freak” continues to hold and be the face of this staff. Guards Grayson Allen, and Jevon Carter are two guards who must step up if Middleton stays out. It’s vital to notice guard Jrue Vacation is coming off a profession recreation in opposition to Indiana with 51 factors scored. Nevertheless, he’s been inconsistent earlier than that.
Boston Celtics
Total: 52-24 Residence: 28-9, Away: 24-15 Final 10: 7-3
The Celtics have Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum, one of many NBA’s finest duos within the league. Boston has two-way gamers, with Marcus Sensible and Jaylen Brown. When wholesome, Robert Williams offers a pleasant defensive presence as properly. Boston struggled post-all-star, having a .588-win document. Pre-All- Star, Boston had a .712-win share. They’re a prime 10 staff in offense and protection, that may make a splash on this 12 months’s submit season. They’ve a stable frontcourt, with Al Horford and Robert Williams, and each Tatum and Brown are having profession numbers. Jayson Tatum ranks sixth within the NBA in factors per recreation with 30.1, and Jaylen Brown ranks ninth within the league with 26.8 factors per recreation. Though Boston had a shaky post-All begin break, they’ve depth with gamers comparable to Derrick White, Malcom Brogdon, Grant Williams, Sam Houser, and Mike Muscala.
Milwaukee Bucks
PF- Jae Crowder (Questionable)- Day- to- day
Boston Celtics
PG Payton Prichard (Questionable) Heel.
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT) Achilles.
C Robert Williams (Questionable) Left Knee, Harm Administration.
F Grant Williams (Questionable) Harm/Sickness; Non-Covid.
• Milwaukee averages 117.2 factors per recreation.
• Boston averages 118 factors per recreation.
• Milwaukee ranks twelfth in factors allowed with 112.8 opponents factors per recreation.
• Boston ranks sixth in factors allowed with 112 opponents factors per recreation.
• Milwaukee ranks 1st in rebounds per recreation with 48.9.
• Boston ranks seventh in rebounds per recreation with 45.2.
• Milwaukee ranks 4th in level differential at + 4.4.
• Boston ranks 1st in level differential at +6.0
• Milwaukee ranks eleventh in blocked pictures with 5.0 per recreation.
• Boston ranks sixth in blocked shots with 5.3 per recreation.
• Milwaukee averages 36.5 p.c from the 3-point, whereas Boston averages 37.6 from the 3-point.
SPREAD: Boston -2
–Milwaukee coated the unfold in 6 of their final 10 video games.
–Boston coated the unfold in 6 of their final 10 video games.
–Milwaukee has a 41-29-6 document ATS this season.
–Boston has a 41-35-0 document ATS this season.
–Milwaukee is 21-14-2 in HOME video games ATS this season.
–Boston is 20-19-0 in AWAY video games ATS this season.
Each Boston and Milwaukee are 7-3 of their final 10 video games. In these 10, the Bucks misplaced to the Nuggets. Nevertheless, they’ve wins over the Suns and the Kings. Boston has key wins in opposition to Kings, Portland. They’ve gained in opposition to sub .500 groups, such because the Spurs, the Pacers, and Portland. I like Boston to cowl right here.
MONEY LINE: No Decide
–Milwaukee gained the Cash Line 7 out of their final 10 video games
–Celtics gained the Cash Line 7 of their final 10 video games.
OVER/UNDER- Over
–Milwaukee Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.67
–Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.15
–Milwaukee Total O/U Report: 38-38-0
–Boston O/U Report: 36-34-2
–Milwaukee hit the OVER 6 instances of their final 10 video games
–Boston is 5-5 Over/Underneath of their final 10 video games
I just like the over right here. The are two of the very best groups within the Japanese Convention, and two superb defensive groups. If Robert Williams can not swimsuit up, I anticipate Giannis to have a area day within the paint. The over hit on their first two matchups, and Middleton will swimsuit up for tonight’s recreation.
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