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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Odds, Tips & Prediction, Feb 1, 2026

Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 Tip-Off Time: 3:30 pm local time (8:30 pm BST) Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts  The Boston Celtics host fierce rivals, the Milwaukee Bucks, for this Sunday afternoon’s matchup. The Celtics are fighting for the No. 1 seed in the East, whereas the Bucks are down in play-in contention. Which team will win? SportsBoom has researched the best online betting sites in the USA on offer.

Henry Cheal
Henry Cheal

Last updated: 2026-01-26

Chad Nagel

6 minutes read

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Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics

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How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics

  • TV: ESPN 
  • Streaming: Prime Video, DAZN, NBA League Pass 
  • Records: Boston Celtics 28-17, Milwaukee Bucks 18-26 
  • Referee: N/A
  • Last Meeting: Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 Boston Celtics (Dec 11th, 2025)

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Milwaukee Bucks: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%

  2. Boston Celtics: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%

    Forecast odds – Betting available on BetMGM closer to event

Head-to-Head Record

Throughout NBA regular-season history, this historic matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks has been contested 234 times. To this day, the head-to-head record is close, with the Celtics winning 121 compared to the Bucks’ 113 victories. 

Last 5 Matches

SeasonDateResult
2025-26 SeasonDecember 11, 2025Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 Boston Celtics 
2024-25 SeasonDecember 6, 2024Boston Celtics 111-105 Milwaukee Bucks 
2024-25 SeasonNovember 10, 2024Boston Celtics 113-107 Milwaukee Bucks
2024-25 SeasonOctober 28, 2024Boston Celtics 119-108 Milwaukee Bucks
2023-24 SeasonApril 9, 2024Milwaukee Bucks 104-91 Boston Celtics
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Milwaukee Bucks Current Form & Key Stats – LLWLL

  • Record: 18-26
  • Home Form: 9-12
  • Road Form: 9-14

The Milwaukee Bucks are sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season. The organization is clearly lacking in overall competitiveness, as it is in contention for the play-in. The franchise needs to start winning games and fast if they want to try and claim a playoff place.    

Milwaukee Bucks Offense vs. Boston Celtics Defense

The Bucks rank joint 13th in the NBA in points per game, averaging 115.5. But away from home, they average 113.8 points, amongst the worst in the league. This shows they need to improve their tactics on shooting from all areas on the court. It will be a tough test against a Celtics team who have one of the best defenses in the league. 

On offensive rebounds, Milwaukee is ranked last in the entire league, posting a very small number of 8.5 per game. With this statistic in mind, it shows there are very limited offensive weapons able to make a difference in regaining possession.  

Key Players to Watch

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Forward) – As of the time of writing, Antetokounmpo picked up a right calf injury, which will set him back 4-6 weeks. His injury will be a big miss, considering he’s one of the best players in the NBA. He’s averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, which is still impressive despite producing one of his worst seasons. 
  • Kevin Porter Jr. (Guard) – Porter Jr. has no expected timeline to return, but his performances of 16.8 points, 5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists are impressive numbers. When healthy, he plays a key role in the starting five.  
  • Ryan Rollins (Guard) – Rollins’ workload has increased exponentially this season, and he’s producing the goods. He’s averaging 16.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. At 23 years old, these numbers reflect a high standard of output. 

Injury Report

  • Gary Trent Jr. – Day-to-day (illness)
  • AJ Green – Day-to-day (illness)
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo – Out (right calf injury)
  • Kevin Porter Jr. – Out (oblique)
  • Taurean Prince – Out 

Boston Celtics Current Form & Key Stats – WLWWL

  • Record: 28-17
  • Home Form: 13-7
  • Road Form: 15-10

The 2024 NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, are in strong contention to win another title this season. The organization had a tough start to the year but has steadily improved and now sits second in the East. At the halfway mark, the Celtics have a respectable 28-17 record but need to continue their form due to how close the standings are. 

Boston Celtics Offense vs Milwaukee Bucks Defense

Boston is placed 11th in the league on shooting, producing 116.9 points per game on average. These numbers are better than last season, but not quite up to scratch with the highest scoring teams in the league. The Celtics may be second in the East, but their scoring needs to improve to reach the next level. 

However, a key stat to note is that the Celtics are one of the most selfish when handling the ball. The organization is ranked 29th in the league in average number of assists per game, producing only 24, showing that they need to get better at sharing the ball around their stacked roster. 

Key Players to Watch

  • Jaylen Brown (Guard) – Due to Jayson Tatum’s absence, Jaylen Brown has carried the mantle and is the Celtics’ best shooter this season. He’s averaging a career high 29.8 points per game, adding to his impressive stat line consisting of 6.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists.  
  • Derrick White (Guard) – White is the Celtics’ second lead shooter for the season, and the point guard is averaging a career-best 17.6 points per game. The same applies in rebounds and assists, posting 4.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. 
  • Neemias Queta (Center) – The 26-year-old is Boston’s lead rebounder, producing 8 per game. These numbers aren’t particularly impressive considering how strong the roster is, but for Queta, this puts him 23rd in the league. 

Injury Report

  • Josh Minott – Out (ankle)
  • Jayson Tatum – Out (Achilles)

Predicted Line-Ups

Milwaukee Bucks

  1. Guard: Ryan Rollins

  2. Guard: AJ Green

  3. Center: Myles Turner

  4. Forward: Gary Harris 

  5. Forward: Kyle Kuzma  

Boston Celtics 

  1. Guard: Payton Pritchard 

  2. Guard: Derrick White

  3. Center: Neemias Queta

  4. Forward: Jaylen Brown

  5. Forward: Sam Hauser  

Value Bets

If you want to bet on NBA games without chasing risky outcomes, value bets are usually about finding lines that look slightly off compared to how both teams typically play.

  1. Total Points: Under 241.5: Both teams’ points per game averages lead us to suggest this won’t be a high-scoring matchup. The Celtics may have the upper hand with their offense, but this game should be under 241.5 total points. 

  2. Jaylen Brown to post at least 20 points and at least 5 rebounds: Brown is the best player on the Celtics roster by far, leaving us to predict he will post at least 20 points and five rebounds in this clash.  

  3. Celtics to Win: The Celtics’ home court advantage should play into their hands, considering it’s a tough test for anyone visiting the TD Garden.  

Why the Boston Celtics Can Win

  • The Celtics have one of the best shooters in the league, as Jaylen Brown is fourth in the league in points per game averages.  
  • Boston is second in the East and a serious playoff contender. 
  • The Celtics have won three of the last four games against the Bucks. They are yet to win this matchup this season, but the recent head-to-head strongly favors them. 

Expert Prediction

SportsBoom’s extensive preview concludes with our expert betting prediction in favor of the Boston Celtics. The first half of the season has seen the organization position itself as a strong playoff contender; therefore, we predict them to win because of their superior roster across the board. The Celtics’ superior recent head-to-head record will ensure success on their home turf against a fierce divisional rival. 

Henry Cheal
Henry ChealSports Writer

Henry Cheal is a versatile freelance sports journalist with extensive experience in the industry. Henry has previously worked at the 2024 World Snooker Championship and earned a Multimedia Sports Journalism degree from UCFB in 2023.