Jan. 31, 2026, 11:40 p.m. ET
The Milwaukee Bucks (18-28) and Boston Celtics (30-18) meet Sunday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bucks lead 1-0, a 116-101 home win on Dec. 11
The Bucks lost to the Washington Wizards 109-99 Thursday, failing to cover as a 2-point road favorite with the Under (222.5) cashing. C Myles Turner scored a team-high 21 points and hauled down 14 rebounds. Milwaukee has lost 4 straight and 7 of its last 8 contests, going 1-7 against the spread (ATS) in that span. It is 19-27 ATS on the season.
The Celtics beat the Sacramento Kings 112-93 Friday, covering as a 12-point home favorite as the Under (216.5) hit. G Payton Pritchard led the way with 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting. Boston has gone 3-2 straight up and 1-4 ATS across its last 5 games. It is 26-21-1 ATS on the season.
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Moneyline (ML): Bucks +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Celtics -750 (bet $750 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +13.5 (-110) | Celtics -13.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Bucks at Celtics key injuries
Bucks
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) outG Gary Harris (hamstring) probableG Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) outF Taurean Prince (neck) out
Celtics
F Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Celtics picks and predictionsPrediction
Celtics 121, Bucks 106
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Celtics (-750) should win with ease, but aren’t worth 7 1/2 times your money.
BET CELTiCS -13.5 (-110).
The Bucks, without Antetokounmpo, might be one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have been atrocious offensively as of late, scoring 102 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 contests. Milwaukee has failed to cover in its last 2 as a double-digit underdog.
The Celtics have covered in 2 straight games as a double-digit favorite. They have scored at least 111 points in 4 of their last 6 contests, so they should score enough to cover in this one.
Back CELTICS -13.5 (-110).
BET UNDER 217.5 (-115).
The Celtics defense, coupled with the Bucks offense, seems a good mixture for the Under. Boston has gone south of the total in 4 straight games and has allowed 104 points or fewer in 4 of its last 7 contests.
The Bucks have gone 2-4 O/U across their last 6 games and have allowed 110 points or fewer in all but 3 of their last 5 contests. Take UNDER 217.5 (-115).
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