Editor’s Note: Don’t just bet your favorite sports. LIVE YOUR BET LIFE! Get started today at PointsBet with two risk-free bets up to $2,000. Bet now!
Celtics at Bucks (-1): O/U 212.0
Game 4! Bucks survived a questionable call at the end of Game 3 to steal the win at home.
However, Game 4 should be a spot to take the Celtics with a chance to go home to Boston with the series tied 2-2.
The Celtics are 21-11 on the ML following a loss this season (65.6%) and 19-13 ATS (59.3%), per NBC’s Edge Finder. Boston has covered seven of the past nine (77.7%) and won eight of the previous nine (88.8%).
As an underdog in the next game, Boston has won three straight after starting the season 0-4 in that role. Wins during that three-game stretch came against the Bucks, Suns and Warriors.
Boston is also 15-3 ATS in its last 18 road games (83.3%), which is worth noting.
The App is Back! Don’t forget to download the NBC Sports EDGE app to receive real-time player news, mobile alerts and track your favorite players. Plus, now you can check out articles and player cards. Get it here!
This is also part of the series where I expect the loss of Khris Middleton to start affecting the Bucks and the Celtics adjustments to be too much.
Milwaukee is shooting 72% from the free-throw line over the past five games and averaging 96.7 points per game on 42.7% from the field and 27.9% from three in this series, so the Bucks are skating on thin ice offensively.
I like this as a bounce back spot for the Celtics and expect a win for Boston, so I will take the +1.
Pick: Celtics +1 (1.5u)
PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links. NJ, IA, IN, IL, CO, MI, VA, WV only. 21+. T&C apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.