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The Boston Celtics (51-25) square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (30-46) as heavy, 17.5-point favorites on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSWI.
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Celtics vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Celtics 118, Bucks 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-2041)
- Total Pick: Over 217.5 (computer predicts 224.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (+17.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Bucks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Celtics | -2.5 | 216.5 | -135 | +114 | 108-81 BOS |
| 2/1/2026 | Celtics | -13 | 217.5 | -617 | +451 | 107-79 BOS |
| 12/11/2025 | Celtics | -9.5 | 223.5 | -417 | +325 | 116-101 MIL |
| 12/6/2024 | Celtics | -8 | 229 | -337 | +265 | 111-105 BOS |
| 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 |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Boston has put together a 44-32-0 record against the spread.
- The Celtics are 1-1 against the spread when favored by 17.5 points or more this season.
- Boston's games have gone over the point total in 27 out of 76 opportunities (35.5%).
- The Celtics have been favorites in 54 games this season and won 40 (74.1%) of those contests.
- Boston has played as a favorite of -2041 or more once this season and won that game.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee is 34-42-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 17.5-point underdogs this season, the Bucks are 2-1 against the spread.
- In Milwaukee's 76 games with a set total, 34 have hit the over (44.7%).
- The Bucks have won 36% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (18-32).
- Milwaukee has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +1050 or longer in two chances.
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Celtics vs. Bucks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Nikola Vucevic: Out (Finger)
Bucks
Bucks:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Ankle),
Kevin Porter Jr.: Out For Season (Knee),
Jericho Sims: Probable (Patella),
Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Questionable (Calf),
Ryan Rollins: Probable (Hip),
Bobby Portis: Out (Wrist),
Gary Trent Jr.: Questionable (Hip)
Celtics vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and FDSWI
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
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