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Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Preview, Game Analysis and Odds (Monday, May 9th, 2022)

Posted by Eric Jones
May 8, 2022

The NBA postseason betting is flourishing online as the Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Celtics will enter their fourth game against the Bucks and they are holding a 2-1 lead in this series. The Celtics will need to make up for their loss but the Bucks are not easy and the defending champions are keen on making it past the Celtics once again. Milwaukee is also playing this game at home and they seem to have the upper hand in this game.

Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Date:	Monday, May 9, 2022
Time:	7:30 PM ET
Location:	Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TV Coverage:	TNT

Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Boston Celtics	+1.5 (-110)	210 o (-113)	-101	Place Bets
Milwaukee Bucks	-1.5 (-110)	210 u (-107)	-121	Place Bets
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Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks CashBet Wagering Analysis

Boston has an efficient offense but playing against the Bucks at home is not going to be easy. Milwaukee is shoot well from the three-point radar and they are strong enough with their defensive skills.

Boston to Bank on Their Offense

The Celtics are average at 107.6 points per game and are shooting at 44.7 percent. Defensively, they are giving up 103.7 points. The lead scorer for the Celtics is Jayson Tatum with 25.4 points and four rebounds. Jaylen Brown is the other notable player with 22.7 points and 4.4 assists. Boston is touching 36.4 percent from the three-point radar and are averaging at 41.9 percent when it comes to rebounding.

Bucks to Seek Their Home Advantage

The Milwaukee Bucks will seek their home advantage in this game, but they are averaging only 104.9 points with their offense. Gianis Antetokounmpo is averaging at a solid 29.6 points and 12.6 boards per game. The Bucks have Jrue Holiday closing in at 18.9 points and 5.6 boards. Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton are averaging at 10.4 boards per game. The Bucks have are shooting well from behind the arc with 70.1 percent.

Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head with Spread

The Boston Celtics will need to work on their defensive game and they need to start focusing on scoring in big numbers. As per the NBA betting guide, the Bucks are predicted to win this game and cover the spread.