Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction for Friday, April 3, 2026
Use Code WWWC The NBA season is drawing to a close and there’s an Eastern Conference clash on Friday, April 3. Read our Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Celtics are 51-25 overall this year and they are currently in second-place in the East. Boston has won eight of their last 10 games coming into this outing. The Bucks are eliminated from playoff contention with their 30-46 record. Milwaukee has lost five of their last six games, too. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 8 P.M. EST.
Celtics dominating opponents recently
Boston is 51-25 overall this season. The Celtics are in second place in the Eastern Conference. They are four games back of the Pistons with six games remaining on the schedule. The Celtics are 25-14 when playing on the road this season. They have won eight of their last 10 games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, Boston defeated Miami 147-129 on the road on Wednesday, April 1. The Celtics grabbed the lead in the first quarter and never looked back. The Celtics shot 58% from the field and 48% from behind the 3-point line. Jaylen Brown erupted for 43 points on 17-for-29 shooting.
Brown leads the team with 28.8 points per game. Neemias Queta is grabbing 8.4 rebounds per game, while Derrick White is passing for 5.5 assists per game.
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The Celtics have the fourth-most efficient offense and the fourth-best defensive this season. The Celtics also rank fourth in rebounding in the league.
Boston is averaging 114.4 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. They are the 19th ranked shooting team, hitting 46.5% from the field. The Celtics are making 36.3% from behind the 3-point line, placing them ninth.
On defense, Boston is allowing 107.2 points per game, which is the best mark. They are allowing 44.1% from the field, placing them second, too. The Celtics are the 18th ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 35.8% from behind the arc.
Boston is 44-32 against the spread this season. They are 28-22 against the spread with one day of rest. The team is also 27-23 against the spread after a win. The Celtics are 15-8 against the spread as a road favorite. The under is 49-27 when the Celtics have played this season. The under is 34-16 after a win. The under is 15-8 when playing as a road favorite.
Milwaukee out of playoff contention
Milwaukee is 30-46 overall this season. The Bucks are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They are officially eliminated from postseason contention after a poor year. The Bucks are 17-21 when playing at home this season. The Bucks have lost five of their last six games coming into this matchup. Two of Milwaukee’s losses to Boston have been separated by double-digits.
In their last game, the Bucks lost 119-113 on the road to Houston on Wednesday, April 1. The Bucks never led in the game as they were dominated early in the matchup. Milwaukee shot 47% from the field and 43% from behind the 3-point line. Ousmeng Dieng led the team with 36 points on 15-for-31 shooting.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with 27.6 points. Ryan Rollins is passing for 5.6 assists, while Bobby Portis is grabbing a team-high 6.4 rebounds per game, too.
Milwaukee is the 23rd ranked offensive efficient team and the 26th ranked defensive team in the league. The Bucks are also the fourth-worst ranked rebounding roster.
The Bucks are averaging 110.6 points per game, which ranks 29th in the league. They are the 10th-ranked shooting team, making 47.7% from the field. Milwaukee is the second-best 3-point shooting team, hitting 38.6% from behind the arc.
On defense, Milwaukee is allowing 116.7 points per game, which ranks 16th in the league. They are the 17th ranked defensive team, allowing 47.2% from the field. Opponents are making 37.3% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 28th.
The Bucks are 34-42 against the spread this season. They are 18-28 against the spread when playing with one-day of rest. They are 21-24 against the spread after a loss. Milwaukee is 18-20 against the spread when playing at home. The under is 42-34 when Milwaukee has played this year. The under is 26-20 when playing with no rest. The under is 28-17 when playing after a loss.
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks
Celtics vs Bucks Spread Pick
- Take the Celtics (5 units)
Boston has become one of the best teams in the league over the past month. With the addition of Jayson Tatum, the team’s offense and defense has emerged as one of the best in the sport. The Celtics have been dominating teams around them inclduing a playoff bound Miami team earlier in the week. Against a much worse Milwaukee side, the Celtics should cruise to victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been out with an injury and is doubtful for this game, which will make victory even easier for Boston. The Bucks are 18-28 against the spread when playing with one-day of rest. The Celtics are 15-8 against the spread as a road favorite.
Take Boston to cover.
Celtics vs Bucks Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
Boston’s defense has continually improved throughout the season. Against a poor Bucks offense, Boston’s defense should thrive once again in this game and force a low-scoring game. The Celtics are allowing the fewest points per game. Without Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee's offense is not a great spot either. For the Bucks, the under is 26-20 when playing with no rest. The under is 28-17 when Milwaukee has played after a loss. The under is 15-8 when playing as a road favorite for Boston.
Take the under.
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