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

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)

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03 April 2026 By Data Skrive

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

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.

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.

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%.