Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks Game 6 Betting Preview/Prop Picks

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Celtics and Bucks is set for tonight. At the moment, the Bucks lead the series 3-2, but the Celtics have put up quite a fight.

The most recent game was a 107-110 loss for the Celtics. Now, they're back on the road against the Celtics, hoping to force a Game 7. If they can, at least they'll be back in their home arena.

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to end the series here and for a good reason. If they go back to Boston, momentum will swing in the Celtics' favor. The good news for Milwaukee is that they've done well against the Celtics on the road.

The last two games played at home against Boston were split 1-1. Between these two strong Eastern Conference teams, who's the best bet?

Boston Celtics: Boston needs to keep following the script

The game plan laid out for the Celtics has worked in their favor. The only problem is a couple of shots here, and there have decided the outcome of the game. If they can tighten up on defense and do slightly better on offense, the Celtics could win this series.

They've done well slowing down Giannis Antetokounmpo, something that a lot of teams haven't done during the playoffs.

The last time the Celtics were on the road against the Bucks, they won 116-108. Jayson Tatum put up 30 points in that game, shooting 11 for 24. He also led the team in rebounds (13) and added five assists.

Tatum wasn't the only player putting in work offensively. Al Horford went for 30 points as well, and both Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown put up 18 each.

Milwaukee Bucks: Controlling the flow of the game is key

If the Bucks can control the pace of tonight's game, they'll win it and end the series. The Celtics have a plan that they like to follow, and it's the Bucks' job to disrupt that plan.

Giannis had quite the outing in Game 5, putting up 40 points on his own. The Bucks, as a team, shot 44.8% from the three-point line. This is the outing they need again to win and end the series today.

The Bucks are 27-14 at home this season but have lost a home game to the Celtics. Khris Middleton being out is taking a toll on the Bucks. Middleton has a long-range game that helps the Bucks stretch the floor.

Jrue Holiday proved to be that player for the Bucks in Game 5. He put up 24 points and shot four for seven from beyond the arc. 

Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick

The Celtics come into this game as just 1.5-point underdogs. Considering the Bucks don't have a lot of points to cover, we think they're the best pick.

This game is definitely going to be a close one, and we only have the Bucks winning by 4.5-points. With momentum in Milwaukee's favor, they're the best bet to win and cover the spread.

When betting on the total, consider that eight of Milwaukee's last ten games have gone under. The total today is set at 211, which is low, but we don't think it'll go over that amount.

DunkelIndex Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5, UNDER

Prop Picks

Boston (-115) UNDER 105.5 Points

Boston is averaging 111.4 points per game on offense, which ranks No. 13 in the league. That average decreases to 99.0 points per game in the Celtics’ last three losses. Scores have gone UNDER in five of Boston’s last seven games overall.

With Dunkel predicting a Milwaukee victory by the score of 104-100, take the Celtics (-115) to finish UNDER their Vegas team total of 105.5 points against the Bucks.

Grayson Allen (-130) UNDER 8.5 Points

Allen averaged 11.1 points per game in 66 games during the regular season, which ranked No. 6 on the Bucks. That average decreased to 10.0 points per game in Milwaukee wins and 9.9 points per game after the All-Star break.

With Dunkel predicting a Bucks victory with the final score staying UNDER the Vegas total, take Allen (-130) to finish UNDER his Vegas point total of 8.5 points against Boston.

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