Bucks vs. Celtics: NBA Betting Predictions, Picks and Odds for Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25

In a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Boston Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks for some Christmas Day NBA action. It isn't out of the question that these two will meet with a spot in the NBA Finals on the line later in the year, so this is a matchup that everybody should be extremely excited about. This game will begin at 5:00PM ET on Sunday, December 25, when these two talented teams will clash at TD Garden. Last year's playoff series between these two was played without Khris Middleton, who is dealing with some knee soreness right now. But it was still an incredible series and that's why we're expecting a great game here. 

Here is Dimers' free betting preview for Bucks vs. Celtics, plus our picks, score prediction, best odds and player props are featured in this article.

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Bucks vs. Celtics Betting Preview

Last year, the Bucks pushed the Celtics to a seven-game series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, despite the fact that Middleton was out for the series. Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 33.9 points, 14.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals per game in that series, doing absolutely everything that Milwaukee needed from him. However, it ultimately wasn't enough and Boston went on to lose in the NBA Finals. 

It's unclear whether or not Middleton will be out there when this game tips on Sunday, but these are once again two teams that are at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. We could see them face one another in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2023, and they will surely treat this game with some serious importance — especially with the Celtics having struggled recently. 

Considering Boston hasn't been playing well as of late, we expect the team to really dial it in and play hard in this one. The Celtics can use a confidence booster and winning this game would definitely set the team up to make a nice run at the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023. 

Boston also happens to be 47-28 against the spread when facing teams with winning records since the start of last season. The Celtics have won those games by an average of 6.2 points per game. 

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Bucks vs. Celtics Odds

• Spread: Celtics -3.5 (-110), Bucks +3.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Celtics -165, Bucks +150
• Total: Over/Under 220 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Celtics are -3.5 favorites against the Bucks, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Bucks (+3.5) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bucks at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 220 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Bucks (+3.5) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 220-point Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Bucks vs. Celtics

• Spread: Bucks +3.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Bucks @ +150 via BetMGM (1.4% edge)
• Total: Over 220 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Bucks moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Bucks vs. Celtics Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Milwaukee vs. Boston at TD Garden this Sunday has the Celtics winning 112-110.

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Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Bucks-Celtics matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Bucks vs. Celtics on Sunday December 25, 2022.

Bucks vs. Celtics 2022 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Celtics and Bucks at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Sunday December 25, 2022
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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