The Boston Celtics will look to run their winning streak to six in a row as they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the lineup, this is the Celtics' game to lose. My Celtics vs. Bucks predictions like Boston to cover.
Let’s break down tonight’s Eastern Conference matchup in my free NBA picks for Thursday, December 11.
Celtics vs Bucks prediction
Celtics vs Bucks best bet: Celtics -9 (-110)
After a slow start to the year as they learned to play without the injured Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics have caught fire.
Boston has now won seven of its last eight games, and just as importantly for bettors, they’ve managed to cover in all eight of those contests.
The Celtics have accomplished by being one of the most efficient offensive units in the NBA. Boston ranks fourth in offensive efficiency (119.0), and are averaging 117.3 ppg.
During the recent 7-1 run, the Celtics have scored a minimum of 115 points in each game, a number their opponents just haven’t been able to keep up with.
Jaylen Brown (29.1 ppg), Derrick White (17.5 ppg), and Payton Pritchard (17.1 ppg) have provided a balanced attack with plenty of weapons even without Tatum in the lineup.
The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t nearly as able to survive without their star.
Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, leading Milwaukee in all three categories.
While the Bucks were a solid 9-8 with Giannis on the court, they’ve gone just 1-7 without him this season.
Those struggles should continue tonight against a Boston team playing its best basketball right now. I’m taking the Celtics to cover and win by double digits on the road.
Celtics vs Bucks same-game parlay
Along with taking Boston to win, I’m also going to follow along with a couple other Celtics trends to form my SGP for tonight.
The Celtics have hit the Over in four straight games and five of their last six, while Jaylen Brown has scored at least 30 points in six of his last seven games, two streaks that pair well together for our parlay.
Celtics vs Bucks 3-leg SGP
- Celtics -9.5
- Over 223.5
- Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: White, Pitchard get involved
White has compiled at least 29 PRA in four straight games coming into tonight’s matchup.
Pritchard is averaging 5.0 assists per game, and has dished out at least five assists in each of his last three outings.
Celtics vs Bucks 5-leg SGP
- Celtics -9.5
- Over 223.5
- Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 points
- Derrick White Over 28.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Payton Pritchard Over 4.5 assists
Celtics vs Bucks odds
- Spread: Celtics -9 | Bucks +9
- Moneyline: Celtics -390 | Bucks +310
- Over/Under: Over 223.5 | Under 223.5
Celtics vs Bucks betting trend to know
The Celtics are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Bucks.
How to watch Celtics vs Bucks
| Location | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| Date | Thursday, December 11, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCS-Boston, FDSN-Wisconsin |
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