Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/1

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The game is set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Bucks, with a record of 18-28, aim to break their four-game losing streak.

The Celtics hold a 30-18 record and are currently ranked third in the Eastern Conference. They look to build on their recent win against the Sacramento Kings. Both teams will rely on key players to make an impact on the court.

Bucks vs Celtics Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -13.5 (-110), Bucks +13.5 (-111)

Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing challenges this season. Their recent games show a string of losses, including a 99-109 defeat against the Washington Wizards. Myles Turner has been a standout with 21 points and 14 rebounds in that game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a key player, but he is currently out with a calf injury. This impacts the team’s performance as he averages 28 points and 10 rebounds per game. Kevin Porter Jr. is also out, which means the team is missing his 16.8 points and 7.4 assists per game.

The Bucks struggle with free throws, ranking last in percentage. They average 40.6 rebounds per game, which is low in the league. However, they are strong in three-point shooting, ranking second with a 39.0% success rate.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics are coming off a strong win against the Sacramento Kings. They won 112-93, with Payton Pritchard scoring 29 points. Neemias Queta also stood out with 15 rebounds in the game.

In a recent game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Celtics lost 117-106. Jaylen Brown scored 21 points and had seven rebounds. Sam Hauser contributed 12 points and seven rebounds as well.

Jaylen Brown is leading the Celtics this season with an average of 29.4 points per game. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard also add scoring power, averaging 17.2 and 17.0 points per game, respectively. The team is missing Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by 13.5 points against the Bucks. The Bucks score 111.8 points per game, while the Celtics allow 109.7. Given the spread and the Bucks’ effective shooting, picking the Bucks to cover the +13.5 spread seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 217 points. The Bucks allow 115.8 points per game, and the Celtics score 116.3. With both teams’ offensive and defensive stats, the game could go over 217 points. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at 217.