The Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics square off in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Boston at -4.5 in the latest Bucks vs. Celtics odds, while the Over-Under is set at 218.5. (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Boston forward Jayson Tatum is a gifted scorer who can get a bucket in many different ways. Tatum has terrific footwork and an array of moves. The Duke product is leading the team in points (29.5) and assists (7.2) along with 4.5 rebounds per game during the playoffs. In the closeout Game 4 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Tatum logged 29 points, three rebounds and five assists. 

The model also knows Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo impacts the game in a multitude of ways. He is a force on the glass, driving down the lane or finding his teammates for open looks. The six-time All-Star plays stellar defense with a unique wingspan as he drapes over opposing players. Antetokounmpo is leading the team in scoring (28.6) and rebounds (13.4). In the Game 5 win over the Chicago Bulls, the two-time NBA MVP racked up 33 points, nine rebounds and shot 11-for-15 from the floor. 

Now, it has set its sights on Bucks vs. Celtics. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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