Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 2: Prediction Against The Spread, Betting Odds, Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks looked nothing like the No.1 seed in the Eastern Conference Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series. Boston routed Milwaukee with a 112-90 upset, and they can take a commanding series lead in Game 2 Tuesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked nothing like the No.1 player in the East in the Game 1 loss. That clearly has to change if Milwaukee hopes to win the series.

The likely regular-season MVP was held to 22 points on seven-of-21 shooting. He grabbed eight rebounds—well below his season average—and only dished out two assists. Antetokounmpo was held in check by Al Horford and a swarming Boston defense.

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks should adjust in Game 2. The Greek Freak is too good to play this poorly for too long, especially when he's surrounded by an array of shooters that can make the Celtics pay for collapsing on him in the paint.

Milwaukee’s defense should also improve in Game 2. Boston made a high percentage of mid-range shots that probably won't fall at the same rate Tuesday night. The same goes for the way the Celtics shot from three-point range, where they went 13-31.

The Bucks had a top-four offense and defense in the regular season. None of the games in their first-round sweep were competitive. Antetokounmpo is among the best superstars in the NBA. Boston was frustratingly inconsistent all season long.

Expect a big-time bounce-back performance from Milwaukee in Game 2.

Milwaukee is a 7.5-point favorite in Game 2, according to the betting line at OddsShark. The total is 220.

Prediction against the spread: Milwaukee over Boston, 115-104