Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 14/05/2022, 12:32  by Joseph King | Modified on 14/05/2022 at 19:32 in Basketball Predictions

The first game seven of the 2022 NBA playoffs sees the Boston Celtics play host to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals series decider. Facing elimination on the road in game six, Boston kept their season alive after a superstar performance from forward Jayson Tatum propelled the Celtics to a 108-95 win. The Bucks will now look to replicate the success they had earlier in the series as they try to close this one out on the road in front of what will be a raucous atmosphere at the TD Garden in Boston. Milwaukee won’t be intimidated, however, as the defending champions have already won twice in their opponents gym in this series. In fact, home court advantage hasn’t counted for much between these two teams, with the visiting team winning four of the six games and the last three straight.

The key battle to keep an eye on will of course be between the two teams stars in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. The former Duke Bluedevil Tatum erupted for 46 points in the last game to stave off elimination and has upped his game in the playoffs, averaging 28.8 points per game, 5.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists through 10 games. His counterpart, the Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, has been absolutely terrorizing the Boston defense in this series. Tasked with shouldering the majority of the offensive load due to the absence of running-mate and second-fiddle Khris Middleton, Giannis has upped his production and is averaging an dominant 35.3 points per game, 13.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists in this series. The Bucks will need another virtuoso performance from the Greek Freak if they are to advance to their third Eastern Conference finals in the past four seasons.