The Boston Celtics will play the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The game will air on NBCS. The Celtics have a record of 15-9, while the Bucks are 10-15 at the start of the season.
Boston’s head coach is Joe Mazzulla, and they are in the Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division. The team has been strong, winning their last five games. Milwaukee, led by head coach Doc Rivers, is also in the Eastern Conference but in the Central Division. The Bucks have lost their last two games and are looking to turn things around at home.
Boston Celtics Team Preview
The Boston Celtics have been on a solid winning streak in recent games. They secured a win against the Toronto Raptors with a score of 121-113. Jaylen Brown played a key role in this win, scoring 30 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.
In their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Celtics won 126-105. Jaylen Brown again led the team, contributing 30 points and 8 assists. Derrick White also added 19 points and 6 assists, showing good teamwork on the court.
Against the Washington Wizards, the Celtics dominated with a 146-101 win. Derrick White led the team with 30 points and 9 assists. Jordan Walsh was perfect from the field, scoring 22 points on 8 of 8 shooting.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have been inconsistent in their recent games. They lost to the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, allowing over 115 points in each game. However, they secured a win against the Pistons at home, scoring 113 points.
Offensively, the Bucks rank high in field goal and three-point percentages. They are first in three-point percentage, making 40.9% of their attempts. However, their free throw percentage is the lowest in the league at 71.4%, and they struggle with rebounds, ranking last with 39.4 per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team’s leading scorer, is out with a calf injury. Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins have stepped up, but the team needs more support in his absence. The Bucks’ defensive efforts need improvement as they allow 118 points per game.
Betting Prediction
The Celtics have one of the top defenses in the league, allowing only 110.6 points per game. They are also first in field goal attempts per game allowed and second in field goal percentage allowed. This strong defense could keep the total score low.
Both teams have slow-paced offenses, with the Celtics ranking last in possessions per game. The Bucks also rank lower at 21st in this category. Fewer possessions usually result in fewer scoring opportunities, which supports an under pick.
The Celtics and Bucks both have strong defensive stats in some areas, but they also struggle with free throws. The Celtics rank last in free throws made and attempted, while the Bucks rank last in free throw percentage. This suggests that both teams may not score many points from the free-throw line, which keeps the total score down.
- Pick: Under 225.5
