Tuesday, November 10, 2015

BMO Harris Bradley Center

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The Boston Celtics travel to BMO Harris Bradley Center to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The opening line for this game has Milwaukee as 1.5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 201.5.

The Celtics come into this game with an overall record of 2-3 and a road record of 0-1. They are 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.4 as they are averaging 103.6 points per game while giving up 100.2 per contest. The Bucks have an overall record of 4-3 and a home record of 2-2. They currently are 4th in the Central Division. They are averaging 97.7 points per game and surrendering 101, good for a point differential of -3.3.

Isaiah Thomas comes into this contest averaging 22 points per game while playing 29.2 minutes per night so far this season for the Celtics. He pulls down 1.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 6.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 40% while his free throw percentage is currently at 91%. Marcus Smart averages 12 points per game in 33 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.7 assists per contest and 2.3 rebounds per game for Boston. His field goal percentage is 39% for the year while his free throw percentage is 70%.

Greg Monroe averages 18.1 points per game while playing 33 minutes per contest this year for the Bucks. He grabs 8.7 rebounds per game and has 3.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 53% and his free throw percentage currently is at 82%. Michael Carter-Williams averages 12.8 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.5 rebounds per contest and 6.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage is 82%.

Boston averages 103.6 points per contest this season which ranks them 8th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 3.4 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team which has them ranked 28th. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 22nd in the league. They average 53.8 rebounds per game and 23.8 assists per game which ranks them 19th and 6th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 27th with 17.2 per game. The Celtics allow 100.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 12th in the league. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 8th and 17th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 58.8 rebounds a game which ranks 27th and they give up 19.6 assists per contest which puts them in 7th place in the league. They force 20.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 1st in the league.

Milwaukee averages 97.7 points per game this year which ranks them 23rd in the league. Their average scoring margin is -3.3 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them sitting in the 12th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 11th in the NBA. They average 45.9 rebounds per game and 23.9 assists per contest which ranks them 30th and 5th respectively. In the turnover department the Bucks rank 14th with 15 per game. The Bucks allow 101 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 14th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 19th and 19th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 53.9 rebounds a game which ranks 15th and they give up 21.9 assists per contest which puts them in 16th place in the league. The Bucks force 17 turnovers per game which ranks them 5th in the NBA.

Boston Celtics Betting Trends

The Boston Celtics are 2-3-0 against the spread

The Boston Celtics are 3-2-0 against the over/under

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends

The Milwaukee Bucks are 3-4-0 against the spread

The Milwaukee Bucks are 3-4-0 against the over/under

Boston Celtics Injuries

11/09/15 F Jae Crowder Leg injured last game, probable Tuesday vs. Milwaukee
11/09/15 PG Marcus Smart Toe is downgraded to doubtful Tuesday vs. Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks Injuries

11/09/15 PG Michael Carter-Williams Ankle expected to miss Tuesday vs. Boston
11/09/15 G O.J. Mayo Hamstring "?" Tuesday vs. Boston

Josh's Pick: Take Boston

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