With the season heating up before the NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks will head to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics and have bettors win cash today. The season for the Bucks has been a nightmare, with trade rumors, roster mismanagement, and everything falling apart.
While the Bucks are having a nightmare season for fans and bettors, the Celtics are having another solid season, with being in the top five in the Eastern Conference with a strong team in the East. With a winning six of their last ten games, the Celtics are looking to be buyers in the NBA trade deadline, but will need to win against a disaster of a basketball team at home.
The NBA season has been a spectacle, and bettors could win big with today’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics in TD Garden to start Sunday’s slate of games.
Game Details
Date: February 1, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV/Streaming: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, NBC Sports Boston
Odds: BOS -750, Boston Celtics -13.5, o/u 216.5
Team Form & Recent Results
Milwaukee Bucks Recent Form
- The Milwaukee Bucks lost four in a row and have lost eight of their last ten games.
- Milwaukee has been struggling with an 18-28 record, with rumors of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded from the team.
- The Bucks’ offense has been poor, ranking low in PPG, pace, and rebounds, being at the bottom of the league.
- Ryan Rollins has been their best player with scoring 16.3 points a game, having five assists, and 1 steal per game.
Boston Celtics Recent Form
- Boston has been playing well, winning six of their last ten with a win on Friday, and has a home record of 15-8.
- The Celtics offense has been playing well this season, with being ranked 2nd in 3PT FG and ninth in 3PT FG%, along with ranking well in defensive ratings, being 12th in the league.
- Is 3rd in the Eastern Conference and could improve their seeding against the Bucks tonight to at least close in on the Pistons and Knicks.
- Jaylen Brown has been their best player with scoring 29.4 points a game, and having 6.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and one steal per game.
Key Storylines
- The Milwaukee Bucks will not have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter, and Taurean Prince due to injuries, while the Celtics will have Jayson Tatum on the sideline due to recovering from his Achilles injury last season.
- Gary Harris of the Bucks will be a game time decsion against the Celtics
- The Bucks are hoping to stop their four-game losing streak against the Celtics, who could be building a winning streak this weekend, and could extend it today.
- Boston could extend their winning streak against the Bucks at home before the trade deadline and could trade for pieces in Milwaukee if possible.
- Bettors see the Celtics winning against the Bucks due to their strong lineup against their defense, along with the drama with Milwaukee affecting their play on the field.
Players to Watch
Milwaukee Bucks
- Ryan Rollins
- The veteran guard for the Milwaukee Bucks has been performing well, with having two 20+ point games in his last four games.
- Rollins, in his last game, scored 17 points, recorded three rebounds, and eight assists.
Boston Celtics
- Payton Pritchard
- The Celtics veteran role player has been playing well, scoring 20-plus points in two of his last four games.
- Pritchard scored 29 points with two rebounds and eight assists in the win against the Kings.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The Milwaukee Bucks are playing their worst basketball on offense, with them being near the bottom in PPG, offensive rebounds, and turning the ball over at a rate of 13 per game. Milwaukee has been playing well in the three-point game, with being in the top five in 3PT, and being solid in assists, but has been struggling in the rebounding game. The Bucks are also poor on the defensive side of the ball, with being 22nd in defensive ratings, and poor on steals, with having 7.6 per game.
While the Bucks are in a self-destructive hole, the Boston Celtics are doing well with their offense, playing well in three-pointers and field percentage. Boston also has a strong defense, being ranked 12th in the league. The Celtics also have been taking care of the ball, being 1st in turnovers this season. Boston has been sluggish elsewhere this season, but could have a solid defensive game against the Bucks today.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the Milwaukee Bucks to win this game, they need to take care of the ball against the Celtics, who have a strong defense and are solid at stealing the ball without Giannis. Milwaukee needs to have a strong offensive game plan against the Celtics, and while they rank well in other offensive categories, they are poor on rebounding this season.
While the Bucks need to improve on caring for the ball, the Celtics need to force them to make mistakes and have them turn the ball over. Milwaukee has been a poor team in taking care of the ball, and if Boston takes advantage of it, they could win this game easily against their inferior foes.
Prediction
Prediction: Boston Celtics 120, Milwaukee Bucks 99
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, NBC Sports Boston
- Streaming: ESPN
- Radio: ESPN Radio
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [Milwaukee Bucks] vs. [Boston Celtics] game?
A: [The time for the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks will be at 3:30 pm for bettors and fans on the East Coast.]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The Boston Celtics are favored to win this game, due to the Milwaukee Bucks being a dysfunctional mess this season, along with the Bucks ‘ lineup by the Bucks being underwhelming.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [TD Garden, Boston, MA]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [(BOS -750, Boston Celtics -13.5, o/u 216.5)]
Conclusion
The Milwaukee Bucks are a disaster this season, and with dealing with another losing streak, they could be easy prey for the Boston Celtics in today’s game at TD Garden. Bettors could see the Bucks have another poor game, with their lineups being disasters since Giannis’s injury, and it could get worse before it gets better.
While there is a chance that the line could not be covered, due to the Celtics dependence on the three-pointer, they could win this game against the Bucks easily. Bettors could have a fun game with the Milwaukee Bucks being a disastrous franchise, and could take the Boston Celtics covering against a poor team today.
