The Boston Celtics (18-4) will look to Jayson Tatum (sixth in the league scoring 28.4 points per game) when they try to hold off Giannis Antetokounmpo (first in the NBA with 32.6 PPG) and the Milwaukee Bucks (11-10) on Friday, December 6, 2024 at TD Garden. The Celtics are 8.5-point home favorites in the matchup, which starts at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSWI.
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Celtics vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Celtics 120, Bucks 108.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-352)
- Total Pick: Over 227.5 (computer predicts 228.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-8.5)
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Recent Celtics vs. Bucks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2024 | Celtics | -4.5 | 229.5 | -195 | +163 | 113-107 BOS |
| 10/28/2024 | Celtics | -9 | 232.5 | -249 | +276 | 119-108 BOS |
| 4/9/2024 | Bucks | -3.5 | 229 | -149 | +128 | 104-91 MIL |
| 3/20/2024 | Celtics | -10.5 | 226.5 | -560 | +411 | 122-119 BOS |
| 1/11/2024 | Bucks | -2.5 | 247.5 | -133 | +112 | 135-102 MIL |
| 11/22/2023 | Celtics | -6 | 235.5 | -246 | +199 | 119-116 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston's ATS record is 9-13-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Celtics are 7-9 against the spread.
- A total of 11 of Boston's 21 games with a set total have hit the over (52.4%).
- The Celtics have been favorites in 21 games this season and won 18 (85.7%) of those contests.
- This season, Boston has won 14 of its 15 games, or 93.3%, when favored by at least -352 on the moneyline.
Bucks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Milwaukee has compiled a 9-12-0 record against the spread.
- The Bucks have a 1-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 8.5 points or more this season.
- Nine of Milwaukee's 21 games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
- The Bucks have a 1-4 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 20% of those games).
- Milwaukee has played as a moneyline underdog of +278 or longer in just one game this season, which it lost.
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Celtics vs. Bucks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Leg)
Bucks
Bucks:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable (Knee),
Khris Middleton: Questionable (Ankle),
MarJon Beauchamp: Questionable (Neck),
Taurean Prince: Questionable (Knee)
Celtics vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, December 6, 2024
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSWI
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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