Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/03/2024, 05:55  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 20/03/2024 at 11:30 in NBA Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to the TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 54-14 and lead the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 44-24 and right behind their opponents in second place. 

The Milwaukee Bucks have been on a roll, securing victories in nine of their last 12 games. They’ll aim to maintain their winning streak here following a thrilling 140-129 home triumph over the Suns on Sunday. Damian Lillard led the charge with an impressive 31 points and 16 assists, while Bobby Portis provided a significant boost off the bench with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Milwaukee boasts the NBA's third-ranked offense, averaging 120.7 points per game, while Boston showcases the fourth-ranked defense, conceding 109.3 points on average. Playing at home, the Bucks average 123.2 points per game, slightly dropping to 118.2 on the road. Defensively, Milwaukee have room for improvement, allowing an average of 117.3 points per game, placing them 21st overall in points allowed. However, their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo is uncertain for Wednesday's game due to a hamstring injury.

The Boston Celtics have been on fire lately, notching an impressive 17 wins in their last 19 games. They're now aiming to extend their winning streak to seven games following a dominant 119-94 victory over the Pistons at home on Monday. Jaylen Brown led the charge with an impressive 31 points, seven rebounds, and three assists on 11 of 20 shooting, while Payton Pritchard contributed 23 points along with seven assists. Boston ranks as the league's second-highest scoring team, averaging 121 points per game, a margin of 3.7 points higher than the Bucks' defensive average of 117.3. Defensively, Boston have also been solid, allowing an average of 109.3 points per game, ranking fifth overall in points allowed. They exhibit even stronger defense at home, where they concede just 107.7 points per game compared to 111.0 points on the road. However, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Sam Hauser are all listed as questionable for the upcoming game.