The Celtics will play the Bucks on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EDT. 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
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks will take to the court on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics arrive at this game with a 96.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks, have a 84.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics sport a 25-14 away team record. That result ranks them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks hit the floor with a 17-21 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 13th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics sit 18th (114.4) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 25th, averaging 110.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.2 points against the Boston Celtics per game this season. That result puts them 28th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 9th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 116.7 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics wind down the season with a 9-5 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, have a 9-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 51-25 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 30-46 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Celtics face the Bucks in a critical late season showdown...Boston has a strong 51-25 overall standing while Milwaukee lags at 30-46...With a 9-5 division record, the Celtics are out to dominate...While the Bucks, at 9-6, aim to defend their home court...Boston averages 114.4 points per game, but the Bucks aren't far behind at 110.6...Review each team's season standings below...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players.
Best Celtics at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -17.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +17.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +1150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Bucks
4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | -17.5 -115+17.5 -105 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +17.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -17.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Celtics
Bucks
Game to Overtime
4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -115Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 99.5 o -11099.5 u -115Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 35.5 o -11835.5 u -110Bet |
Ousmane Dieng
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIL 4/03/26 8:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Boston Celtics | 53 | 25 | 0.679 | +9.0 | 27-11 | 26-14 | 10-5 | 34-15 | 114.6 | 107.0 | +7.6 | W3 | 8-2 |
| e - Milwaukee Bucks | 31 | 47 | 0.397 | +31.0 | 18-22 | 13-25 | 9-6 | 20-28 | 110.8 | 116.8 | -6.0 | W1 | 3-7 |
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 | +550 Bet |
No NBA Championship TM Milwaukee Bucks YR: futures available
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 Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 8:10 pm EDT, 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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