Best NBA Prop Bets Today, Same Game Parlay for Bucks vs. Celtics (Three Milwaukee Prop Bets to Make)

Dec 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) brings
Dec 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) brings / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Boston to take on the Celtics in a rematch of their thrilling seven game Eastern Conference semifinals from last season.

The Bucks are in the midst of their toughest stretch of the season, a string of the three best teams in the Eastern Conference alongside them. The team dropped a pair of games to both the Cavaliers and Nets on the road by double digits, but will look to get back on track in Boston on Sunday.

While you can check out our best bets for the game here, this one is going to focus on a trio of prop bets for this highly touted rematch. As well, we will use the prop bet analysis to craft a same game parlay.

Best NBA Prop Bets for Bucks vs. Celtics

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo OVER 11.5 Rebounds (-124)
  • Brook Lopez OVER 12.5 Points (+100)
  • Jrue Holiday UNDER 17.5 Points (-108)

Giannis Antetokounmpo OVER 11.5 Rebounds (-124)

Antetkounmpo has taken over as the primary rebounder of the Bucks, averaging over 11 rebounds this season, including grabbing 12 or more in five of 10 games this month.

Despite being tied atop the Eastern Conference, the Celtics aren't a strong rebounding team, right smack in the middle this season in terms of rebounding percentage. Maybe I'm focusing on narrative too much, but this is a Bucks team that has dropped two straight to conference contenders, there's going to be some extra energy from the Milwaukee side.

The two-time MVP is averaging 18 rebound chances per game this season, and with that volume I can't avoid going over this number.

Brook Lopez OVER 12.5 Points (+100)

Lopez has been on a tear of late, clearing this total in four straight while taking 15 or more shots in three of four. With that type of volume, this should be a realtively easy mark to clear.

The Celtics do limit opponent's three pointers at a top five rate, but Lopez has begun to work more inside once again, his three-point rate is down one shot per game this month from November.

Given his current usage with Khris Middleton doubtful for this game, I'm going to count on Lopez to keep up his increased scoring on Sunday.

Jrue Holiday UNDER 17.5 Points (-108)

This is a tough matchup for Holiday, who will struggle to find advantageous matchups on offense against the Celtics switch heavy scheme. Meanwhile, the guard has become more of a facilitator this month as Middleton continues to struggle to stay on the floor, his assist numbers are up more than one this month to nearly eight per game.

I think this is a game where Holiday works to set up his teammates and the ball flows through Antetokounmpo and Lopez. I'll go under this mark in what is Holiday's season average in 2022.

Best Same Game Parlay for Bucks-Celtics

Using the analysis below, I crafted this +1249 same game parlay!


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