Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction for Monday March 2 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/02/2026, 12:35 AM ET

Celtics Preview

NBA TV will feature a Monday night matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Celtics (40-20) have won nine of their previous 11 games and hold a 1.5 game lead over New York for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Boston held Philadelphia to 40 percent shooting during a 114-98 home victory.

All-Star G Jaylen Brown matched a team-high with 27 points (9-17 FG) to go along with eight rebounds and eight assists, Boston C Neemias Queta contributed 27 points (10-14 FG), 17 rebounds, and three blocks. Derrick White added 21 points and eight rebounds for the Celtics, who improved to 20-9 at home.

Bucks Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have split their first 28 home games and are three games out of tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks (26-33) rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 115.7 points per contest. On Sunday, Milwaukee was outscored by 25 points during the fourth quarter of a 120-97 road loss against Chicago.

Veteran F Bobby Portis led six Milwaukee players in double figures with 18 points (7-14 FG) and five rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench. Cam Thomas converted 8-of-10 from the charity stripe and finished with 15 points. Ryan Rollins added 11 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for the Bucks.

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Celtics vs Bucks Pick

Milwaukee F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has not played since late January and his status for this game is uncertain. The Celtics rank second in the league in offensive efficiency and have a major advantage on the glass. Take Boston to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 116-105.

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