Milwaukee vs Boston Prediction: the Celtics are Somehow Underestimated

Prediction for the NBA match between Milwaukee vs Boston, which will take place on January 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Bucks could be in better shape for one of the most important games, having failed four of the last five matches. And it can't be said that Milwaukee has faced weaklings. The Bucks lost twice to Indiana (113-122 and 130-142), to Houston (108-112), and Utah (116-132), and only beat the worst in the West, San Antonio (125-121). Milwaukee still has severe problems on defense - the team ranks seventh in this rating and misses an average of 119.9 points per game. In their last match against Utah, the Stags also struggled in the paint - Damian Lillard didn't see the court. Still, one of the best scorers in the modern NBA will be playing against Boston.

The Celtics play the Bucks in a back-to-back format. The previous night's game against Minnesota was tough, with Boston winning in overtime. The Celtics came back from a seven-point deficit just before the final buzzer, 127-120 (111-111). Their best player was Jayson Tatum, who scored 45 points. Jaylen Brown was not far behind with 35 points and 11 rebounds. Boston has 12 wins in their last 15 games and only eight defeats in 37 games since the start of the championship. The Celtics lead the Eastern Conference with a handicap of 4.0 wins over Milwaukee.

Surprisingly, the odds on Boston in the upcoming game are so high. Back-to-back games in basketball don't affect a team's tonus much, and even if the Bucks do win, it's unlikely to be a confident one. The Celtics are more balanced and can take advantage of the Milwaukee weaknesses in any condition, especially on defense. We bet that Boston will score a lot of points and keep a plus lead.