"This season, the Celtics games have gone over 216.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 35 (out of 48) times. This season, 32 of the Bucks' 46 games have had a combined total higher than 216.5 points scored. These teams average 228.1 points per game combined, 11.6 more than the over/under of 216.5. Opponents of the two teams average a combined nine more points per game, 225.5, than this game's total of 216.5 points."
"The Celtics have won in 23, or 67.6%, of the 34 contests they have been named as odds-on favorites in this year. The Bucks have an 8-17 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 32% of those games). The Celtics have played as a favorite of -847 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game."
The Milwaukee Bucks (18-28) visit the Boston Celtics (30-18) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at TD Garden as 12.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSWI, with an over/under of 216.5 points. Pick the Bucks (+12.5) to cover. The Celtics have played 48 games, with 26 wins against the spread; the Bucks have played 46 games, with 19 wins against the spread. Take the points over (216.5) given frequent overs for both teams and a combined scoring average well above the total. Back the Celtics on the moneyline (-847) based on strong odds-on favorite performance.
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