Celtics vs. Bucks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 3

The Boston Celtics (51-25) hit the court against the Milwaukee Bucks (30-46) on April 3, 2026 on NBCS-BOS and FDSWI.

The Celtics square off with the Bucks in a game that Boston is currently a heavy favorite by 17 points. The game's point total is 217.5.

Celtics vs. Bucks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Arena: Fiserv Forum
• Total: 217.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -17
• Moneyline: Celtics (-2000), Bucks (+1040)

How to watch Celtics vs. Bucks

• TV Channel: NBCS-BOS, FDSWI

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Bucks

• In 42 games this season, the Celtics and their opponents have gone over 217.5 combined points.
• The Bucks have played 50 games this season that have had more than 217.5 combined points scored.
• These teams average a combined 225 points per game, 7.5 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams give up 223.9 points per game combined, 6.4 more points than the total for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Bucks

• Boston is 44-31-1 ATS this season.
• The Celtics have been favored by 17 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
• The Bucks have won 34 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 42 times.
• Milwaukee has been an underdog by 17 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
• At home this year, the Bucks are 17-21 overall and 18-20 against the spread.
• This season on the road, the Celtics are 25-13-1 against the spread and 25-14 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Bucks

• The Celtics have been the moneyline favorite 54 total times this season. They've finished 40-14 in those games.
• The Bucks have entered the game as underdogs 50 times this season and won 18, or 36%, of those games.
• Boston has played as a moneyline favorite of -2000 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Milwaukee has not won as an underdog of +1040 or more on the moneyline this season in two games with those odds or longer.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Celtics' implied win probability is 95.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Bucks

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 17)
• Pick OU: Over (217.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 124 - Bucks 104
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