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Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/11/25

Updated: 1:39 PM ET Dec 11, 2025

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Celtics

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Bucks

WWWWW	Last 5	WLWLL
15-9	Record	10-15
16-8-0	ATS Record	11-14-0
13-11	O/U Record	10-15

Celtics vs Bucks Pickswise Expert Predictions

Point Spread Pick

BOS Celtics -9.0(-110)

Reasoning

The Boston Celtics come into this matchup with significant momentum and statistical advantages, even without Jayson Tatum (out rehabbing from an Achilles repair). Boston is 15-9 on the season and has been strong on both ends of the court. Nobody expected this rise in the standings once they started 0-3. Jaylen Brown leads the club with 29.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, shooting nearly 50% from the field, while Derrick White and Payton Pritchard provide consistent scoring and playmaking. Their offense has been balanced and efficient, and recent defensive effort — especially in transition and on the perimeter — has been notably improved. That blend of scoring depth and defensive focus has helped Boston string together multiple key wins and take control of games, even without Tatum.

The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled to find consistency, sitting at 10-15 and battling through injuries and roster changes. The biggest blow has been Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined with a calf strain and expected to miss multiple weeks. Giannis was averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists before the injury, and his absence leaves a massive void on both ends. In his place, players like Ryan Rollins (16.7 PPG and 5.4 APG) have stepped up, but they haven’t matched Milwaukee’s traditional two-way impact. Combined with some recent defensive lapses and inconsistent scoring production, the Bucks lack the firepower and matchup versatility to outpace a balanced Celtics attack. Given Boston’s superior scoring depth, healthier rotation, and overall form, Celtics −9 looks like the stronger play tonight.

Celtics vs Bucks prediction: Boston Celtics -9 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to -9.5.

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Each of the Celtics' last 3 road games with the Bucks have stayed under the Total.

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The Celtics have won their last 4 games as the favorite.

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