Celtics vs. Bucks prediction and picks, November 8, 2026
Boston Celtics (6-2) at Milwaukee Bucks (1-7), , Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Bucks App.
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Celtics vs. Bucks preview
- Celtics are 6-2 and 4-1 over their last 5, scoring 114.2 and allowing 108.2 a game.
- Bucks are 1-7 and 1-4 over their last 5, scoring 110.0 and allowing 122.2 a game.
- Bucks score 110.0 a game at a 43.1% field-goal rate; Celtics give up 108.2.
- Celtics list 1 out: Devin Carter.
- Bucks list 1 out: Kam Jones.
- The model makes Celtics 10.0-point favorites (11.7 from season form, 1.7 for home court) and gives them a 76.2% chance to win.
Injury report
Celtics injuries
- Out Devin Carter G · illness · expected return Nov 6
Bucks injuries
- Day-To-Day Kam Jones G · ankle · expected return Nov 6
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 6 PDF.
Team stats this season
| Per game | BOS | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 114.2 14th | 110.0 21st |
| Rebounds | 43.9 14th | 49.0 3rd |
| Assists | 26.5 14th | 26.0 19th |
| Field goal | 45.1% 22nd | 43.1% 25th |
| 3-point | 35.3% 13th | 34.3% 17th |
| Free throw | 78.1% 12th | 70.9% 29th |
| Turnovers | 15.0 9th | 16.5 21st |
| Possessions | 101.1 23rd | 104.2 12th |
League rank in small type (8 and 8 games played). Bold marks the better side.
Standings snapshot
| BOS | MIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 3rd East | 14th East |
| Record | 6-2 | 1-7 |
| Games back | 1.5 | 6.5 |
| Home / road | 5-0 / 1-2 | 1-3 / 0-4 |
| Last 10, streak | 6-2, W1 | 1-7, L4 |
| Point differential | +6.0 | −12.2 |
| Projected wins | 49.8 | 24.0 |
| Playoff chance | 95.3% | 5.7% |
Projections from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season; full table on NBA futures.
Season leaders
Celtics leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | F | 7 | 35.1 | 27.0 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 41.8 | 22.9 | 87.0 |
| Paul George | F | 7 | 31.6 | 21.3 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 46.0 | 41.4 | 80.8 |
| Payton Pritchard | G | 8 | 26.8 | 13.0 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 41.8 | 31.0 | 86.2 |
| Derrick White | G | 8 | 30.8 | 12.8 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 42.5 | 29.3 | 100.0 |
| Neemias Queta | C | 8 | 22.5 | 9.8 | 6.2 | 1.4 | 58.3 | 66.7 | 62.5 |
Bucks leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | G | 8 | 30.6 | 22.2 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 46.0 | 42.6 | 75.0 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | F | 8 | 28.4 | 16.8 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 49.5 | 48.4 | 65.4 |
| Ryan Rollins | G | 8 | 24.9 | 11.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 36.1 | 29.3 | 57.1 |
| Kel'el Ware | C | 8 | 18.9 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 0.8 | 41.9 | 23.1 | 73.7 |
| Kyle Kuzma | F | 8 | 26.4 | 9.5 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 43.7 | 29.4 | 50.0 |
Projected starters and rosters
Celtics starters
- F Paul George
- F Sam Hauser
- C Neemias Queta
- G Derrick White
- G Hugo Gonzalez
Full Celtics roster (16)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Devin Carter | G | 6' 2" | 24 |
| 45 | Mike Conley | G | 6' 1" | 39 |
| 52 | Luka Garza | C | 6' 10" | 27 |
| 13 | Paul George | F | 6' 8" | 36 |
| 28 | Hugo Gonzalez | G | 6' 6" | 20 |
| 8 | Ron Harper Jr. | G | 6' 5" | 26 |
| 30 | Sam Hauser | F | 6' 8" | 28 |
| 20 | Dillon Mitchell | F | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 11 | Payton Pritchard | G | 6' 2" | 28 |
| 88 | Neemias Queta | C | 7' 0" | 27 |
| 4 | Mitchell Robinson | C | 7' 0" | 28 |
| 55 | Baylor Scheierman | G | 6' 6" | 26 |
| 0 | Jayson Tatum | F | 6' 8" | 28 |
| 27 | Jordan Walsh | G | 6' 7" | 22 |
| 9 | Derrick White | G | 6' 4" | 32 |
| 77 | Amari Williams | F | 7' 0" | 24 |
Bucks starters
- F Kyle Kuzma
- F Jaime Jaquez Jr.
- C Myles Turner
- G Tyler Herro
- G Brayden Burries
Both starting fives are from each team's Nov 4 game; confirmed lineups post about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Bucks roster (18)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nate Ament | F | 6' 10" | 19 |
| 0 | Brayden Burries | G | 6' 4" | 21 |
| 21 | Ousmane Dieng | F | 6' 9" | 23 |
| 20 | AJ Green | G | 6' 4" | 27 |
| 11 | Tyler Herro | G | 6' 5" | 26 |
| 25 | Kasparas Jakucionis | G | 6' 5" | 20 |
| 24 | Jaime Jaquez Jr. | F | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 19 | Kam Jones | G | 6' 4" | 24 |
| 18 | Kyle Kuzma | F | 6' 8" | 31 |
| 12 | Caris LeVert | G | 6' 7" | 32 |
| 23 | Bogoljub Markovic | F | 6' 11" | 21 |
| 35 | Pete Nance | F | 6' 9" | 26 |
| 13 | Ryan Rollins | G | 6' 3" | 24 |
| 30 | Cormac Ryan | G | 6' 5" | 28 |
| 00 | Jericho Sims | C | 6' 10" | 28 |
| 5 | Gary Trent Jr. | G | 6' 5" | 27 |
| 3 | Myles Turner | C | 6' 11" | 30 |
| 9 | Kel'el Ware | C | 7' 0" | 22 |
Season series and last five games
Meetings this season
- Nov 4 Bucks at Celtics, 102-109 (Celtics won)
- Nov 8 Celtics at Bucks, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Celtics 3, Bucks 1
- Points per game
- Celtics 112.2, Bucks 94.2
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Regular season | Celtics at Bucks | 133-101 | Celtics by 32 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Regular season | Celtics at Bucks | 108-81 | Celtics by 27 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Regular season | Bucks at Celtics | 79-107 | Celtics by 28 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Regular season | Celtics at Bucks | 101-116 | Bucks by 15 |
Celtics last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs Bucks | W 109-102 | −12.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | @ Rockets | L 93-109 | +4.5 | L |
| Nov 1 | @ Magic | W 108-97 | −6.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | vs Bulls | W 125-111 | −14.5 | L |
| Oct 27 | vs Nets | W 125-124 | −13.5 | L |
Bucks last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Celtics | L 102-109 | +12.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | @ Timberwolves | L 100-112 | +11.5 | L |
| Oct 31 | vs Cavaliers | L 111-136 | +8.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | vs Rockets | L 100-132 | +8.5 | L |
| Oct 26 | vs Pacers | W 110-102 | +3.5 | W |