The Boston Celtics will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The Celtics have a record of 40-20 and are coming off a strong performance, winning their last two games. They are currently ranked second in the Eastern Conference and first in the Atlantic Division under head coach Joe Mazzulla.
On the other side, the Milwaukee Bucks hold a 26-33 record. They have struggled recently, losing their last two games. The Bucks are ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference and third in the Central Division. Head coach Doc Rivers will look to turn things around at home against a tough Celtics team.
Boston Celtics Team Preview
The Boston Celtics have been strong in their recent games, winning four out of their last five. Their most recent win came against the Philadelphia 76ers, where they scored 114 points. Neemias Queta stood out with 27 points and 17 rebounds in that game.
Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics in scoring this season, averaging 29 points per game. He also contributes 7.1 rebounds and 5 assists. Derrick White is another key player, averaging 17.1 points and 5.7 assists.
Defensively, the Celtics allow the fewest points per game in the league. They are effective in limiting opponents’ field goals, ranking third in field goal percentage allowed. Their ability to grab rebounds and make steals adds to their strong defense.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have faced some tough games recently. They lost 97-120 to the Chicago Bulls, where their shooting was just 36.8%. Before that, they fell to the New York Knicks, scoring 98 points compared to the Knicks’ 127.
Offensively, the Bucks have been struggling. They rank 27th in points per game and field goal attempts. However, they are in the top five for field goal and three-point percentages, showing they can shoot well when they take good shots.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a calf strain, which affects the team. Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins will need to step up in his absence. Porter Jr. averages 17.8 points and 7.5 assists per game, making him a key player for the Bucks.
Betting Prediction
The Boston Celtics have one of the best defenses in the league. They allow only 107.4 points per game, ranking them first in this category. This strong defense gives them an edge against the Milwaukee Bucks, who rank 27th in points per game with 111.8.
The Celtics also have a strong offense, scoring 115 points per game. They are effective from beyond the arc, making 15.4 three-pointers per game. This could pose a challenge for the Bucks, who allow 14.4 three-pointers per game, ranking them 28th in this category.
Milwaukee’s defense is not as strong as Boston’s. They allow 115.7 points per game, which ranks them 17th. With the Celtics’ ability to score and defend, they are likely to cover the spread of -7.5.
- Pick: Celtics -7.5
