The NBA betting slate features a clash between Milwaukee and Boston on Saturday, with the host Bucks trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.

The Celtics will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 0-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bucks are 2-2 ATS. Boston is 3-2 against the total, while Milwaukee is 2-2 versus the number. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bucks sit at No. 14 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Celtics are at No. 17 on that chart. Math models have concluded that the Bucks will win this game 100-94.



How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Milwaukee's No. 21-rated squad against Boston's No. 29-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Milwaukee rates No. 9 in the league with 7.2 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 25 with 5.4 per outing.

Defensively, the Celtics feature the league's No. 24-rated defense on the road, giving up 103 points per game. Milwaukee, meanwhile, comes in at No. 16 in the league in scoring at home.

Boston was a 106-100 loser in its last match at home against the 76ers. They failed to cover the 5.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 206 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Boston suffered a 106-100 loss against Philadelphia on Friday, getting 24 points from Paul Pierce in a losing effort at TD Garden.

Milwaukee was a 101-91 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Wizards. They covered the 3.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 192 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Milwaukee earned a 101-91 victory over Washington on Friday, getting 22 points from Monta Ellis at Verizon Center.


Boston Celtics Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Milwaukee Bucks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few Celtics at Bucks trends to consider:
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home


Next up:
Boston at Chicago, Monday, November 12
Milwaukee at Philadelphia, Monday, November 12