The Celtics will play the Bucks on Monday, March 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks will tip-off on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, is currently 88.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 17-10 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks come to the floor sporting a 12-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 16th (115.3) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 24th, averaging 111.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.4 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 24th in the league. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 7-5 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, come to the game with a 7-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 35-19 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 23-30 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, ye scurvy dogs better be ready for an epic showdown...The Milwaukee Bucks' venue be buzzin' with anticipation for this clash...Boston Celtics be lookin' to dominate with their 35-19 record...while the Milwaukee Bucks be fightin' with a 23-30 overall standin'... Celtics have a 7-5 division record, Bucks at 7-4...Boston be averagin' 115.3 points per game, Bucks at 111.8...Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game...We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...Ye best be settlin' in for a wild ride on Monday night...The Celtics and the Bucks be ready to give ye a...show ye won't soon be forgettin'...Don't miss out on this high-stakes battle on the court...may the best team prevail and claim victory in the end...Raise the Jolly Roger and let the games begin!
Best Celtics at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -7.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +7.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 215.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 215.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Bucks
7:40pm EST | -7.5 -110+7.5 -110 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Celtics
Bucks
Game to Overtime
7:40pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 111.5 o -118111.5 u -110Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 104.5 o -110104.5 u -118Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1409.5 u -190Bet |
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Baylor Scheierman
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
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Jericho Sims
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o +1254.5 u -160Bet |
Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -118Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
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Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -125Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -115Bet |
Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -110Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -115Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -13026.5 u -105Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 19 | 0.648 | +6.0 | 18-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 24-13 | 115.3 | 108.4 | +6.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 23 | 30 | 0.434 | +17.5 | 12-12 | 11-18 | 7-4 | 17-18 | 111.8 | 115.2 | -3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +50000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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