Bucks vs. Celtics odds, line, spread, time: 2023 NBA picks, Nov. 22 predictions from proven model

The Boston Celtics (11-3) and the Milwaukee Bucks (10-4) square off in a battle between Eastern Conference powerhouses on Wednesday. Both of these clubs have explosive offenses. Milwaukee is third in the league in scoring (120.8) with the Celtics seventh in points per game (117.2). This is the first of four regular-season matchups during the 2023-24 campaign.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. Boston is a 5.5-point favorites in the latest Bucks vs. Celtics odds. The over/under for total points is set at 234.5. Before making any Celtics vs. Bucks picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from SportsLine’s proven model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five seasons. The model enters Week 5 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a 82-46 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Celtics vs. Bucks and locked in its NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Bucks vs. Celtics:

• Bucks vs. Celtics spread: Celtics -5.5
• Bucks vs. Celtics over/under: 234.5
• Bucks vs. Celtics money line: Celtics -219, Bucks +176
• MIL: The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H ML in 40 of their last 55 games
• BOS: The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 66 of their last 100 games
• Bucks vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Celtics can cover

Forward Jayson Tatum (questionable) excels as the catalyst offensively. The Duke product crashes the boards, leading the team in both points (28.2) and rebounds (9). In his last outing, Tatum notched 45 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. 

Guard Jrue Holiday will be energized to suit up against his former team. Holiday thrives as a two-way force in the backcourt. He plays defense at such a high level to go along with his superb playmaking ability. The two-time All-Star is first on the team in assists (5.1) with 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. On Nov. 17 versus the Raptors, Holiday had 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists. See which team to pick here. 

Why the Bucks can cover

Forward Bobby Portis is an energetic big man off the bench. Portis owns a nice jumper and rebounds the ball consistently. The Arkansas product averages 13.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and shoots 50% from the field. Portis has scored in double figures in nine straight games. In Monday’s win over the Wizards, he totaled 17 points and eight boards.

Forward Khris Middleton is an excellent scorer from the mid-range area and deep. Middleton is capable of scoring off the dribble or as a catch-and-shoot threat. The Texas A&M product puts up 12 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest. In his last outing, Middleton finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. See which team to pick here.

How to make Bucks vs. Celtics picks

The model has simulated Celtics vs. Bucks 10,000 times and is leaning Under the total, projecting 233 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.

Who wins Celtics vs. Bucks, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that is on a 82-46 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.