Bucks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 12, 2024, 12:34AM | Published: Jan 11, 2024, 11:34PM
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, the Bucks are aiming to beat a Celtics line-up that includes Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bucks vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Bucks vs Celtics
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Milwaukee-Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Bucks a 61% chance of winning against the Celtics at Fiserv Forum.
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Bucks vs Celtics: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Fiserv Forum are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bucks $1.79, Celtics $2.22
- Line: Bucks -2.5 ($1.98), Celtics +2.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 246.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Bucks at $1.79 and the Celtics at $2.22.
The Bucks are 2.5-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.98 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Celtics (+2.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 246.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bucks (-2.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 246.5 points has a 57% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Bucks vs Celtics game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Bucks vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $1.79 with Betfair (61% probability) 🔥
- Line: Bucks -2.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 246.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
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Bucks vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bucks vs Celtics at Fiserv Forum this Friday has the Bucks winning 123-120.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Milwaukee vs Boston on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Bucks vs Celtics: Player Props
Looking for Bucks vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Fiserv Forum.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to lead the Bucks with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 30 | 12 | 6 |
| Damian Lillard | 29 | 5 | 6 |
| Khris Middleton | 18 | 5 | 6 |
| Brook Lopez | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| Bobby Portis | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 28 | 9 | 5 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 26 | 8 | 3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 16 | 6 | 6 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Milwaukee vs Boston match-up at Fiserv Forum.
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Bucks vs Celtics: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Bucks and Celtics at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday 12 January 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Milwaukee vs Boston predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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