Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8 2026
Boston heads to Milwaukee on Sunday night for an 8 PM ET game against the Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Peacock has the stream. The Celtics just hammered Charlotte 119-80 on Friday, while Milwaukee lost 121-107 to Toronto. These teams also played Wednesday, and Boston won 109-102. Now they get another shot at each other four days later. Milwaukee needs to figure out how to score against this Celtics defense. So far, the Bucks haven’t had many answers. The NBA action is heating up the court as the temperatures drop outside, so be ready for all the heart stopping action with our free NBA picks.
Boston Celtics Have Been Taking Care of Business
Boston is 7-2 overall and 2-2 on the road after beating Charlotte by 39 points Friday. The Celtics also beat Milwaukee 109-102 on Wednesday. They’ve been playing excellent defense, and that’s been the foundation of their start. Boston doesn’t need to score 125 every night because opponents have been having trouble reaching 110.
The Celtics are averaging 114.8 points and allowing only 105.1. That’s one of the best defensive averages in basketball. Boston has been forcing opponents into difficult shots and doing a good job protecting leads. Milwaukee is averaging fewer than 110 points, so the Celtics should have opportunities to control the pace and make the Bucks work through long possessions.
Boston’s biggest advantage is that it doesn’t have to rely entirely on offense. The Celtics can have an average shooting night and still win because they’re getting stops. That’s what happened against Milwaukee earlier in the week. The Bucks need to find a better way to create quality shots, or they’re going to have the same problem again.
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Milwaukee Bucks Have Been Giving Up Too Many Points
Milwaukee is 1-8 overall and 1-4 at home after losing to Toronto on Friday. The Bucks have been having a miserable start. They also lost to Boston and Minnesota earlier in the week. Milwaukee has been struggling defensively, and the offense hasn’t been consistent enough to make up for it.
The Bucks are averaging 109.7 points and allowing 122.1. That’s a difference of more than 12 points per game. Milwaukee has been giving opponents too many easy opportunities, and that’s a serious problem against Boston. The Celtics have already shown they can win this matchup without needing a huge offensive night.
Milwaukee needs more dependable production throughout its rotation. The Bucks can’t afford another game where the offense disappears for long stretches and the defense gives up easy baskets at the other end. Playing at home should help, and familiarity with Boston’s approach could make this meeting closer. But the Bucks still have to prove they can get enough stops.
Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Boston Celtics
I’m taking Boston. The Celtics already beat Milwaukee this week, they’re defending considerably better, and they’re coming off a 39-point win. Milwaukee is 1-8 and allowing 122 points a night. I know the Bucks have home court, and conference opponents can make things uncomfortable when they see each other twice in a week. But Boston has been the better team in just about every important category. Give me the Celtics.
Total Pick: Under 224.5 Points
Give me the under 224.5 if that’s the number. Boston is allowing only 105.1 points per game, and Milwaukee managed 102 in the first meeting. I don’t see a reason to expect the Bucks to suddenly score 120 against this defense. Milwaukee’s own defensive problems could push Boston into the 115-120 range, which is the concern. But I think the Celtics control the game and keep the Bucks from finding a consistent offensive rhythm.
Final Picks: Boston Celtics Moneyline | Under 224.5 Points (if available)
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