Final score by quarter
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 27 | 38 | 23 | 102 | |
| 28 | 34 | 25 | 22 | 109 |
How the bets settled
Closing line, DraftKings.
Game review
The Celtics beat the Bucks 109-102 on November 4, taking control in the first half. Boston set the tone with a 28-14 first quarter and a 34-point second, building a lead that reached 22. Milwaukee’s push came in the third, but the game never fully turned.
Paul George led Boston with 25 points, Derrick White had 7 assists and Neemias Queta grabbed 12 rebounds. Tyler Herro matched George with 25 for Milwaukee, while Myles Turner had 6 assists and Ryan Rollins 9 rebounds. Boston’s edge came on the glass, especially 19-11 on offensive rebounds, plus a free-throw percentage advantage, which helped offset even field-goal percentages.
For bettors, Boston won but did not cover the closing -12.5 spread. Milwaukee covered by 5.5. The game landed under the closing total of 222.5 by 11.5.
How the props finished
7 of 11 cleared
| Player | Line | Price | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 assists | -170 |
4 Cleared | |
| Over 0.5 threes made | -220 |
4 Cleared | |
| Over 6.5 rebounds + assists | +109 |
14 Cleared | |
| Over 9.5 points + rebounds + assists | +100 |
10 Cleared | |
| Over 1.5 blocks | +100 |
2 Cleared | |
| Over 2.5 threes made | -113 |
4 Cleared | |
| Over 5.5 rebounds + assists | -135 |
2 Missed | |
| Over 0.5 threes made | -212 |
0 Missed | |
| Over 7.5 rebounds | +113 |
5 Missed | |
| Over 1.5 steals | -114 |
4 Cleared | |
| Over 2.5 rebounds | -150 |
2 Missed |
Each player’s top line by recent hit rate before the game, graded against the box score. These are research lines, not posted picks.
Against the spread, start to finish
Win probability
Top performers
Bucks
PointsTyler Herro25
AssistsMyles Turner6
ReboundsRyan Rollins9
Celtics
PointsPaul George25
AssistsDerrick White7
ReboundsNeemias Queta12
Team stats
Box score
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 6 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -8 | |
| 31 | 18 | 7-16 | 4-6 | 0-2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | |
| 36 | 12 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | -1 | |
| 33 | 25 | 8-17 | 4-10 | 5-5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -8 | |
| 22 | 9 | 3-7 | 0-3 | 3-4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +5 | |
| Bench | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | |
| 18 | 9 | 3-9 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +5 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | |
| 16 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -6 | |
| 20 | 5 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -4 | |
| 24 | 13 | 5-10 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | |
| 12 | 3 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -15 | |
| Did not play: Coach’s decision | ||||||||||||||
| Did not play: Coach’s decision | ||||||||||||||
| Did not play: Coach’s decision | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 102 | 35-85 | 19-47 | 13-19 | 45 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 22 | ||
Team shooting: FG 41% · 3PT 40% · FT 68%
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 25 | 8-18 | 5-9 | 4-7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +1 | |
| 30 | 11 | 4-11 | 3-10 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -6 | |
| 29 | 9 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | +1 | |
| 36 | 24 | 7-18 | 1-7 | 9-9 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +8 | |
| 14 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 2-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +9 | |
| Bench | ||||||||||||||
| 18 | 11 | 4-7 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +3 | |
| 20 | 3 | 1-8 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | +5 | |
| 18 | 10 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +7 | |
| 29 | 9 | 3-7 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | +11 | |
| 12 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | -4 | |
| Did not play: Coach’s decision | ||||||||||||||
| Did not play: Coach’s decision | ||||||||||||||
| Did not play: Coach’s decision | ||||||||||||||
| Did not play: Coach’s decision | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 109 | 37-91 | 16-39 | 19-25 | 54 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 35 | 19 | ||
Team shooting: FG 41% · 3PT 41% · FT 76%
Attendance 19,156 · Officials: James Capers, Dedric Taylor, Julian Scott
Recap: George and White leads Celtics past Bucks, 109-102 (ESPN)
Highlights
StatsBench picks
No StatsBench pick posted for this game. Today’s posted picks are graded live.
Betting trends
- Bucks have failed to cover in 3 straight games.
- Bucks are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10.
- The over is 8-2 in Bucks’ last 10 games.
- Bucks are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings with the Celtics.
From each team’s last 10 games and recent meetings, against the closing line.
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Bucks vs Celtics pre-game preview
Boston is listed as a -12.5 favorite with a 221.5 total, down from an opening BOS -14.5 and 225.5. The last meeting went heavily toward Boston: Milwaukee lost 101-133 at home on April 3, 2026, and the Bucks are 3-7 straight up and 1-3 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
Milwaukee is 1-6 straight up and 2-5 ATS this season, with a 2-8 and 3-7 ATS mark over its last 10, most recently losing 100-112 at Minnesota. Boston is 5-2 straight up and 3-3 ATS, 7-3 and 5-4 ATS over its last 10, after a 93-109 loss at Houston. Milwaukee’s defense allows 124.1 points, 47.9 rebounds and 28.7 assists per game, all bottom-four ranks, while Boston allows 109.1 points. Milwaukee’s 104.7 pace ranks fourth versus Boston’s 99.4 at 27th.
Among StatsBench projections, Kyle Kuzma’s over 1.5 assists is projected at 3, and Myles Turner’s over 1.5 blocks is projected at 2.2; both cleared in 8 or 9 of the last 10. Boston lists Jayson Tatum out for rest and Devin Carter out with illness, with Amari Williams out on a G League two-way assignment.
Records
| Team | Record | ATS | O/U | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 2-5 | 5-2 | 1-3 | 0-3 | |
| 5-2 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 4-0 | 1-2 |
This season, regular season. ATS and O/U against each game’s closing line.
Bucks vs Celtics head-to-head
Bucks are 3-7, 1-3 ATS, O/U 1-3 in the last 10 meetings. Last time: Bucks lost 101-133 on April 3, 2026.
| Date | Venue | Bucks result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 26 | Bucks home | L 101-133 | L +17.5 | O 217.5 |
| Mar 2, 26 | Bucks home | L 81-108 | L +2.5 | U 216.5 |
| Feb 1, 26 | Celtics home | L 79-107 | L +12.5 | U 217.5 |
| Dec 11, 25 | Bucks home | W 116-101 | W +9.5 | U 222.5 |
| Dec 6, 24 | Celtics home | L 105-111 | – | – |
| Nov 10, 24 | Bucks home | L 107-113 | – | – |
| Oct 28, 24 | Celtics home | L 108-119 | – | – |
| Apr 9, 24 | Bucks home | W 104-91 | – | – |
| Mar 20, 24 | Celtics home | L 119-122 | – | – |
| Jan 11, 24 | Bucks home | W 135-102 | – | – |
Recent form
Milwaukee Bucks: last 10 (2-8, 3-7 ATS, O/U 8-2)
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 26 | @ MIN | L 100-112 | L +11.5 | U 233.5 |
| Oct 31, 26 | vs CLE | L 111-136 | L +8.5 | O 234.5 |
| Oct 28, 26 | vs HOU | L 100-132 | L +8.5 | O 226.5 |
| Oct 26, 26 | vs IND | W 110-102 | W +3.5 | U 239.5 |
| Oct 24, 26 | @ PHI | L 116-127 | W +12.5 | O 234.5 |
| Oct 23, 26 | vs CHI | L 125-132 | L -1.5 | O 241.5 |
| Oct 21, 26 | @ WSH | L 116-128 | L +4.5 | O 239.5 |
| Apr 12, 26 | @ PHI | L 106-126 | L +16.5 | O 225.5 |
| Apr 10, 26 | vs BKN | W 125-108 | W -10.5 | O 218.5 |
| Apr 8, 26 | @ DET | L 111-137 | L +22.5 | O 222.5 |
Boston Celtics: last 10 (7-3, 5-4 ATS, O/U 4-5)
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 26 | @ HOU | L 93-109 | L +4.5 | U 215.5 |
| Nov 1, 26 | @ ORL | W 108-97 | W -6.5 | U 221.5 |
| Oct 30, 26 | vs CHI | W 125-111 | – | – |
| Oct 27, 26 | vs BKN | W 125-124 | L -13.5 | O 223.5 |
| Oct 26, 26 | vs CHI | W 134-99 | W -14.5 | U 233.5 |
| Oct 23, 26 | vs NY | W 107-103 | W -2.5 | U 220.5 |
| Oct 20, 26 | @ DET | L 113-121 | L -1.5 | O 220.5 |
| Apr 12, 26 | vs ORL | W 113-108 | W +12.5 | U 222.5 |
| Apr 10, 26 | vs NO | W 144-118 | W -18.5 | O 227.5 |
| Apr 9, 26 | @ NY | L 106-112 | L +3.5 | O 210.5 |
Injury report
No injuries listed for either team in our data as of 1:01 AM ET.
Matchup ranks
What each defense allows per game this season. Rank 1 allows the fewest, so a high number means a softer matchup for the other team’s overs.
| Bucks defense | Celtics defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed per game | 124.1 (28th of 30) | 109.1 (10th of 30) |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 47.9 (29th of 30) | 44.4 (14th of 30) |
| Assists allowed per game | 28.7 (27th of 30) | 26 (13th of 30) |
| Threes allowed per game | 14.7 (26th of 30) | 14.7 (24th of 30) |
Venue and weather
Bucks vs Celtics odds
Line movement from the open
| Line | Open | Close | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics spread | -14.5 | -12.5 | +2 |
| Total | 225.5 | 222.5 | -3 |
| Bucks moneyline | +660 | +424 | +5.9% win chance |
| Celtics moneyline | -1000 | -567 | -5.9% win chance |
DraftKings opening and closing numbers via ESPN.
Line movement chart
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