Celtics vs. Bucks Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Apr 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM EST•Next update in: 11 minutes from now

Celtics vs. Bucks preview (Apr 3). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Celtics -17.5), Kyle Kuzma props & Ryan Rollins's status (Probable - Hip).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Bucks +17.5, Bucks +1150, Total U 218.5
Key Player Prop:	Kyle Kuzma Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Ryan Rollins (Probable - Hip)
Data Freshness:	3m ago (10:24 AM EST)

Boston Celtics

51-25

Apr 38:00 PM

NBCS-BOS

Milwaukee Bucks

30-46

Milwaukee Bucks

30-46

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Celtics win by

12.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

87%

13%

Model Picks

Bucks

Bucks +17.5

Bucks

Bucks +1150

Total

Total U 218.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Celtics INJURIES

Nikola Vučević

Out

Vucevic underwent surgery Saturday (Mar. 7) to stabilize a fracture in his right ring finger and will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks.

Bucks INJURIES

Kevin Porter Jr.

Out For Season

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said on Saturday (Mar. 28) that he would be surprised if Porter played again this season, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

Ryan Rollins

Probable

The Bucks listed Rollins as Probable for Friday's (Apr. 3) game against the Celtics.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Out

Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise and will be re-evaluated in one week.

Bobby Portis

Out

The Bucks listed Portis as Out for Friday's (Apr. 3) game against the Celtics.

Gary Trent Jr.

Questionable

The Bucks listed Trent Jr. as Questionable for Friday's (Apr. 3) game against the Celtics.

Jericho Sims

Probable

The Bucks listed Sims as Probable for Friday's (Apr. 3) game against the Celtics.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Questionable

The Bucks listed Antetokounmpo as Questionable for Friday's (Apr. 3) game against the Celtics.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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BOS

MIL

Apr 03 ·8:00 PM

Kyle Kuzma

Points

Yes 9.5

BOS

MIL

Apr 03 ·8:00 PM

Jaylen Brown

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

BOS

MIL

Apr 03 ·8:00 PM

Jaylen Brown

Assists

Yes 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks?

The Boston Celtics are favored by 17.5 points on the spread (-17.5), while the Milwaukee Bucks are underdogs +17.5 points. The moneyline is Boston Celtics -1329 and Milwaukee Bucks +1150. The total is set at 218.5 points.

Who is projected to win Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Boston Celtics to win by 12.0 points. Win probability is 87% for the Boston Celtics and 13% for the Milwaukee Bucks.

What is the injury report for the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks?

The latest injury report shows Nikola Vučević (Out – finger) for the Boston Celtics, while Kevin Porter Jr. (Out For Season – knee), Ryan Rollins (Probable – hip), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Out – ankle), Bobby Portis (Out – wrist), Gary Trent Jr. (Questionable – hip), Jericho Sims (Probable – kneecap), Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Questionable – calf) are listed for the Milwaukee Bucks.

What are the best bets for Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks (spread, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Bucks +17.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks?

Top player props include Kyle Kuzma Over 9.5 Points, Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made, Jaylen Brown Over 5.5 Assists. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.