March 2, 2026, 10:33 a.m. ET

The Boston Celtics (40-20) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (26-33) Monday night for a 7:30 p.m. ET (Peacock) tip from Fisverv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Boston has won back-to-back games after handling the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98 on Sunday, covering as an 8.5-point home favorite with the Under (219.5) hitting. C Neemias Queta and G Jaylen Brown each scored a team-high 27 points, while Queta added 17 rebounds and Brown produced 8 rebounds and 8 assists.

Milwaukee has dropped back-to-back games after being dominated 120-97 against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite with the Under (231.5) hitting. F Bobby Portis scored a team-high 18 points off the bench, while the Bucks shot just 37% from the field.

The teams have split their two meetings this season, with the home team winning and covering in each. The Celtics won 107-79 as 13.5-point homa favorites with the Under (217.5) cashing with more than 30 points to spare on Feb. 1. On Dec. 11, the Bucks posted a 116-101 win as 9.5-point home dogs as the Under (223.5) hit.

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Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10;20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -325 (bet $325 to win $100) | Bucks +260 (bet $100 to win $260)Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-110) | Bucks +7.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Celtics at Bucks key injuries

Celtics

(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)

F Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out

Bucks

(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) outF Thanasis Antetokounmpo (illness) outF Taurean Prince (neck) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Bucks picks and predictionsPrediction

Celtics 111, Bucks 99

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Celtics (-325), who are 8-2 over their last 10 games.

BET CELTICS -7.5 (-110).

The Celtics are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 games and have covered in 6 of their last 7 overall, including each of their last 6 games as favorites. With a roster nearly at full health going against a Bucks squad without their best player, this contest will favor the road team.

LEAN UNDER 216.5 (-115).

The Celtics have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 overall, including 4 of their last 5. They have scored 114 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5, while allowing 103 or fewer in that same span. They have allowed 105 or fewer points in 7 of their last 10, as well.

The Bucks have scored 98 or fewer points in back-to-back games and 3 of their last 5. They have allowed 117 or fewer points in 2 of their last 4, but will be unable to carry their side of the total for the Over to hit.

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