The Boston Celtics (16-16) travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (21-13) on Christmas Day at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 P.M. EST.
Boston enters Saturday off the heels of a 111-101 victory over the Cavaliers in Boston. The Celtics are 4-6 over the course of their past ten contests and are currently tied for seventh place in the East.
Milwaukee has won two straight games, even with Giannis Antetokounmpo forced to miss time because of protocols. They have played efficient basketball as of late and find themselves in third place in the East.
These two Eastern Conference rivals should make for an exciting Christmas Day matinee.
Celtics at Bucks Betting Preview
Milwaukee Bucks Preview: Keep Crashing the Glass
The Bucks did an excellent job of taking care of business on Thursday in their win against Dallas, even with Giannis unavailable.
Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday were excellent, as Middleton scored 26 points with seven assists while Holiday dropped 24 points and added seven assists and seven rebounds. But the most noteworthy storyline from the win was the performance of newly-signed Demarcus Cousins.
Cousins was thought of as a decent role player when the Bucks recently decided to add him to the roster. However, Boogie was flashing signs of the star he used to be with 22 points and eight rebounds. If he can continue to produce in a similar fashion to Thursday’s line, Milwaukee could end up with the midseason acquisition of the season.
Milwaukee’s greatest strength is their overall rebounding ability. The Bucks rank second in the NBA with 47.1 rebounds per game. Obviously, the Bucks have plenty of talent elsewhere and are capable of producing in multiple categories.
But rebounding is what helps set them apart. Expect another strong effort on the glass against Boston on Saturday.
Boston Celtics Preview: Stars at the Top
Boston had been going through a difficult stretch prior to their recent win over Cleveland. Perhaps that victory can boost their confidence and send them on a winning streak.
Jaylen Brown stepped up and scored 34 points to pace the Celtics against the Cavs. Brown also shot 5-10 from beyond the arc and helped pick up Jayson Tatum, who had an off-shooting night, to say the least. Robert Williams was instrumental in the win as well, with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
The performance from Jaylen Brown is a solid reminder of why counting the Celtics out is a bad idea. This is a team that has two players who are more than capable of single-handedly leading Boston to a win every game. Between Brown and Tatum, the Celtics are always in good hands.
Tatum and Brown will look to lead an upset against the Bucks on the road on Christmas Day.
Who to Bet on Celtics at Bucks
The Bucks are the consensus favorite by the majority of top sportsbooks by a thin margin. But this game has the potential to come down to the wire. Expect an exciting matchup between Boston and Milwaukee as both hope to earn a Christmas Day victory.
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