The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics face off tonight in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Game 3 could not have been closer, as the Celtics scored the go ahead basket just after the buzzer, giving the Bucks a 2-1 series lead.
Game 3 tips off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee at 7:30 pm ET on TNT.
The Betting Angles:
Tonight’s line opens with the Bucks as slight favorites at -1 with a -115 moneyline, while the Celtics are +1 with a -105 moneyline.
Why Milwaukee can win and cover -1:
Giannis Antetokounmpo has truly been the Greek Freak this season. He’s averaged 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 9 assists per game in this series. Jrue Holiday has been great in this postseason as well, and the Bucks are in the top 5 in three point shooting which suits them quite well with a force like Giannis attacking the paint. Milwaukee is elite on the defensive end as well, and if they play up to their potential tonight the Bucks could take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Why Boston can win and cover +1:
Boston has quite the defensive presence themselves. The Celtics own the leagues best defense this season, and their offense has been extremely team oriented in these playoffs as well, averaging 25 assists as a team per game. The defense has been good, but not great against Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, but if Bostons defense can play up to its name tonight they’ll be set to tie the series.
The Pick: take Milwaukee -1
The Bucks took a huge win in Game 3 at home, and should be riding that momentum in Game 4 tonight. Boston will be on their heels, and Giannis should be ready to defend his home court once more tonight. It simply seems like no one on Boston’s roster is strong enough and fast enough to handle The Greek Freak on the offensive end. Take the Bucks to grab the home win and take control of the series in Game 4 tonight.
