Celtics vs. Bucks Prediction and Odds - May 9, 2022

profile-img
Written by Kevin Hansen
Celtics vs. Bucks Prediction and Odds - May 9, 2022

The Milwaukee Bucks square off with the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on Monday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to decide the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Celtics and Bucks, made the 2022 NBA Playoffs, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers' best betting picks for Celtics vs. Bucks, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Today's Boston vs. Milwaukee betting analysis is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook, which has a Risk-Free First Bet up to $1,000 promo for new customers.

 

Who will win Celtics vs. Bucks?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Celtics-Bucks NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Bucks a 52% chance of winning against the Celtics.

More: Celtics vs. Bucks Simulated 10,000 Times

Celtics vs. Bucks Odds

  • Spread: Bucks -1.5 (-105), Celtics +1.5 (-115)
  • Moneyline: Bucks -108, Celtics -105
  • Total: Over/Under 212 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Bucks are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Celtics, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Celtics (+1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Bucks and Celtics are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bucks at -108, which means you can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 212 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Bucks (-1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 212 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

More: Live Win Probabilities for All Major Sports

Best Bets for Celtics vs. Bucks

  • Spread: Bucks -1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (55% probability)
  • Moneyline: Bucks @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
  • Total: Under 212 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

 

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

Celtics vs. Bucks Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum on Monday has the Bucks winning 106-105.

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

 

Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Celtics-Bucks matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs. Bucks Player Props

Prop bets are a common way to wager on Celtics vs. Bucks without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Fiserv Forum.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to finish with 37 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bucks.

Celtics Projected Box Score

  • Jayson Tatum: 28 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
  • Jaylen Brown: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
  • Marcus Smart: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
  • Robert Williams: 12 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST
  • Derrick White: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST

Bucks Projected Box Score

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: 37 PTS, 13 REB, 6 AST
  • Jrue Holiday: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
  • Bobby Portis: 16 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST
  • Brook Lopez: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 0 AST
  • Grayson Allen: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Celtics vs. Bucks on Monday May 9, 2022.

 

Get a Risk-Free Bet for Celtics vs. Bucks

Looking for the best sportsbook promo for Boston vs. Milwaukee? Join FanDuel Sportsbook now and get a risk-free first bet up to $1,000, which you can use on Monday's Celtics-Bucks matchup.

All you need to do is click or tap on this exclusive FanDuel Sportsbook link and create a new account – it's easy and takes less than 2 minutes.

Then, make your first deposit and place a bet up to $1,000 on Celtics vs. Bucks. If you don't win your bet, FanDuel Sportsbook will refund it in site credit!

This promo is available to all new FanDuel Sportsbook users – no promo code required!

Note: when you click or tap on a link on Dimers that leads to a third-party website that we have a commercial arrangement with (such as a sportsbook), we may earn a referral fee.

Celtics vs. Bucks 2022 Game Info

When do the Bucks play the Celtics in the NBA Playoffs?

  • Date: Monday May 9, 2022
  • Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
  • Venue: Fiserv Forum

Looking to join an online sportsbook and start betting on the NBA now? Check out the top sports betting offers in your state.

Calling Our Shot 🏀 Best Bets Video

Calling Our Shot produces daily NBA betting content, including the predictions featured below.

Want more NBA predictions like this?

So, you liked our Celtics vs. Bucks betting predictions? Awesome. Did you know our NBA Betting News section has a detailed betting preview for every NBA game the second the sportsbooks release their odds?

That's right, our predictive analytics model then compares those odds (aka Vegas odds) against its own probabilities to find edges in the markets, which allows us to create the most accurate NBA betting previews and get the jump on the public and the sportsbooks.

It's only a click away, so why not see for yourself?

profile-img
Written by
Kevin Hansen
Senior Sports Analyst

Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

Related Articles

More Articles
Loading...

Best Sportsbook Promotions

Why Join Multiple Sportsbooks?
Loading...
More from Dimers
About Dimers
icon 22,000+
Events covered per year
icon 10,000,000+
Users
As seen on
Fox Sports iconESPN iconUSA Today iconForbes iconMLS iconBleacher Report iconSports Illustrated iconYahoo icon