The Milwaukee Bucks (21 – 13) play host to the Boston Celtics (16 – 16) at 2:30pm EST on Saturday 25th December 2021.
Milwaukee open as 3.5 point favorites at home to Boston. So far this season the Bucks are 14-18-1 against the spread (ATS) and 6-10-0 ATS when playing at home. The Bucks have won two straight despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The visiting Celtics are 17-15-0 ATS and 9-8-0 ATS on the road. They’re 4-6 in their last 10 games and are seeking to put together two wins in a row.
Bucks vs Celtics Betting Odds
| Bucks Spread | -3.5 |
| Celtics Spread | +3.5 |
| Over/Under | 219.5 |
| Time | 2:30pm EST |
| TV | ABC |
Bucks and Celtics Betting Trends
- The Bucks are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
- Milwaukee are 14-18-1 ATS and 6-10-0 ATS at home.
- Totals have gone under in 19 of the Bucks’ 33 games
- The Celtics are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
- Boston are 17-15-0 ATS and 9-8-0 ATS on the road.
- Totals have gone under in 18 of the Celtics’ 32 games
Bucks and Celtics Head to Head
- Dec 13, 2021: Milwaukee Bucks 103 @ Boston Celtics 117
- Nov 12, 2021: Milwaukee Bucks 113 @ Boston Celtics 122
Bucks vs. Celtics Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 110.3 7th | Points Per Game | 108.4 14th |
| 45.1% 18th | Field Goal % | 44.6% 22nd |
| 35.7% 10th | 3PT % | 33.8% 23rd |
| 47.1% 2nd | Rebounds | 45.7% 10th |
| 22.7% 22nd | Assists | 22.6% 23rd |
| 14.1% 16th | Turnovers | 14% 13th |
| 7.8% 13th | Steals | 7.5% 16th |
| 4.4% 25th | Blocks | 5.3% 10th |
| 17.4% 3rd | Fouls | 19.1% 11th |
Bucks vs. Celtics Injury Report
Milwaukee Bucks Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 25 |
| Bobby Portis | C | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 25 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | PF | Illness | Expected to be out until at least Dec 25 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | PF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 25 |
| Brook Lopez | C | Back | Expected to be out until at least Mar 1 |
Boston Celtics Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | C | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 31 |
| Sam Hauser | SF | Covid-19 | Game Time Decision |
| Juancho Hernangomez | PF | Covid-19 | Game Time Decision |
| Jabari Parker | PF | Covid-19 | Game Time Decision |
| Al Horford | PF | Covid-19 | Game Time Decision |
| Grant Williams | PF | Covid-19 | Game Time Decision |
| Josh Richardson | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 27 |
| Brodric Thomas | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 27 |
Key players to watch
Milwaukee Bucks Key Player
Khris Middleton 18.1 ppg, 5.1 apg, 5.3 rpg, 1.2 spg
Boston Celtics Key Player
Jayson Tatum 25.7 ppg, 3.6 apg, 8.8 rpg
Bucks vs Celtics Betting Preview
The defending champs have historically played poorly on Christmas Day. I expect that trend to continue this Christmas when the Boston Celtics come to town. The Celtics defeated the Bucks 117-103 in their last meeting behind Jayson Tatum’s 42 points.
This time around the Bucks will be missing Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo who has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Bucks are 4-4 without Giannis this season but they’ll have a tough time containing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Boston should easily cover the spread in Milwaukee. The Bucks haven’t showed any consistency and are missing the high-level of defense that won them the Championship last season.
Pick: Boston Celtics +3.5
See our picks for all the other NBA Christmas Day games and catch up on historical Christmas Day betting trends.
Who plays tonight in the NBA?
The Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Boston Celtics at 2:30pm EST on Saturday 25th December 2021.
What TV channel is Bucks vs Celtics game on?
The Bucks vs Celtics game is available on ABC.
What time is the Bucks vs Celtics NBA game tonight?
Tonight’s NBA game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics is at 2:30pm EST.
Who is the betting favorite in the Bucks vs Celtics NBA game tonight?
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Is Sam Hauser playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Sam Hauser is dealing with Covid-19.
Is Juancho Hernangomez playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Juancho Hernangomez is dealing with Covid-19.
Is Jabari Parker playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Jabari Parker is dealing with Covid-19.
Is Al Horford playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Al Horford is dealing with Covid-19.
Is Grant Williams playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Grant Williams is dealing with Covid-19.
Why is Donte DiVincenzo not playing in tonights NBA game?
Donte DiVincenzo is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 25.
Why is Bobby Portis not playing in tonights NBA game?
Bobby Portis is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 25.
Why is Sandro Mamukelashvili not playing in tonights NBA game?
Sandro Mamukelashvili is dealing with an injury to the Illness and is expected to be out until at least dec 25.
Why is Giannis Antetokounmpo not playing in tonights NBA game?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 25.
Why is Brook Lopez not playing in tonights NBA game?
Brook Lopez is dealing with an injury to the Back and is expected to be out until at least mar 1.
Why is Enes Kanter not playing in tonights NBA game?
Enes Kanter is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 31.
Why is Josh Richardson not playing in tonights NBA game?
Josh Richardson is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 27.
Why is Brodric Thomas not playing in tonights NBA game?
Brodric Thomas is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 27.
