Published Dec 10, 7:26am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 10, 7:26am ET
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Updated Dec 10, 7:26am ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Boston Celtics. Who has the edge in our Bucks vs Celtics pick?
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| Milwaukee Bucks | +6.5 (-111) |
| Boston Celtics | -6.5 (-111) |
Milwaukee enters this matchup amid a two-game skid. This includes a 124-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
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The Bucks trailed by five points at the break before the Pistons used a 14-3 burst to start the third quarter, resulting in a 74-59 advantage. Detroit's lead ballooned to 25 points in the final frame, enabling the home team to coast to a double-digit victory.
Kevin Porter Jr. was the Bucks' top performer. His final stat line included 32 points, six assists, and four rebounds. He shot 11-for-16 overall and 7-for-9 from beyond the arc.
On the other side, the Celtics are riding a five-game winning streak. Their latest triumph includes a 121-113 victory against the Toronto Raptors.
Boston led 77-59 at the break and increased its advantage to 23 points in the third quarter. However, Toronto responded with a 34-10 run to take its first lead of the game with 10:39 left to play.
But thanks to consecutive 3-pointers from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White, the Cs turned a three-point deficit into a three-point lead at the 7:15 mark and never trailed again.
Jaylen Brown paced the offense with 30 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. White added 27 points and five assists, going 6-for-15 from 3-point range.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Milwaukee is 1-4 across the last five meetings in this series, and Boston is 6-0 in its previous six outings against Eastern Conference opponents. Given the trends, look for the Cs to get the win here.
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Boston Celtics
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