Bucks vs Celtics Player Props, Picks & Injury Reports – Is Giannis Playing Today?

• Averaging 21.2 points on 54.5% shooting over his last five, Payton Pritchard’s point total is just 16.5 on Sunday
• With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Myles Turner has emerged as Milwaukee’s primary scorer
• See the Bucks vs Celtics player props, plus my top predictions and picks to target

The Boston Celtics (30-18, 15-8 home, ATS) play host to the Milwaukee Bucks (18-28, 9-16 away, ATS) in the first NBA game of the day on Sunday afternoon, with tip-off scheduled for 3:30 pm ET at TD Garden on ESPN. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out, the visiting Bucks will be hoping that Myles Turner (20.8 points on 55.6% shooting over his last four) can continue his recent scoring surge. But oddsmakers expect a thoroughly one-sided affair, listing Boston as a 13.5-point home favorite in Sunday’s NBA odds.

Below, I have set out the main Bucks vs Celtics player props for Feb.1, followed by my two best props to bet.

MIL Bucks vs BOS Celtics Player Props

Odds in table represent consensus lines as of 12:10 am ET, Feb. 1st.

Prop Market Analysis and Line Movement

The betting activity surrounding Myles Turner suggests confidence in his offensive role expanding for this matchup. BetMGM opened Turner’s points total at 14.5, but sharp interest has driven the consensus line up to 15.5. Similarly, his rebound line has seen upward adjustment at books like BetRivers, moving from an open of 5.5 to a consensus of 6.5. The market clearly anticipates Milwaukee utilizing his size to counter Boston’s frontcourt.

On the Celtics’ side, Jaylen Brown holds the highest points line on the board at 29.5, reflecting his current status as the team’s primary offensive engine. However, significant volume is also expected from Payton Pritchard, whose points line sits at 16.5. Pritchard has been prolific recently, and the line implies he will continue to see substantial usage off the bench.

A notable development in the Bucks’ rotation is the expectation for Ryan Rollins, whose points prop is set at a robust 20.5. Conversely, sharpshooter AJ Green sees his 3-point line set at 2.5, with slightly juiced odds on the under (-128).

Injury Report: Impact on Rotation and Usage

The availability of superstars dictates the betting landscape for this Eastern Conference matchup, with both franchises managing significant absences to their primary rotation. The injury report confirms that bettors will need to navigate a game played without the faces of both franchises, heavily influencing the usage rates for secondary stars like Jaylen Brown and the Bucks’ supporting cast.

Milwaukee Bucks:

The Bucks are facing major hurdles as they enter Boston, most notably the continued absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The superstar forward remains without a timetable for return due to a calf injury, a massive void that shifts the entire offensive burden onto the supporting cast.

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (F): Out (Calf) – No timetable for return.
• Kevin Porter Jr. (G-F): Out (Oblique) – No official timetable.
• Taurean Prince (F): Out (Neck) – Likely out through June.
• Gary Harris (G): Probable (Hamstring) – Listed as probable for Sunday’s game.

Impact on Props: The absence of Antetokounmpo is the primary driver behind the elevated lines for Ryan Rollins (20.5 Points) and Bobby Portis (17.5 Points). Without Giannis’s usage, Milwaukee must manufacture offense through Rollins’ perimeter creation.

Boston Celtics:

Boston continues to operate without Jayson Tatum, who has been sidelined since last May due to an Achilles injury. But other than Tatum, Boston has a near-clean bill of health.

• Jayson Tatum (F-G): Out (Achilles)

Bucks vs Celtics Picks & Predictions: Best Player Props to Bet

Based on recent rotation changes and statistical surges, here are the best player-prop values for this Eastern Conference showdown.

MIL vs BOS Pick #1: Payton Pritchard Over 16.5 Points (-107 at DraftKings)

With Boston’s primary offensive engine out, Payton Pritchard has transitioned from a spark plug into a flamethrower this season. The betting line sits at 16.5 points, a number Pritchard has decimated in recent play. Over his last five games, the Celtics guard is averaging 21.2 points per game, shooting a blistering 54.5% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range.

Pritchard is not just scoring; he is doing so with high efficiency and volume, averaging 6.8 three-point attempts per game in that five-game span. With the Bucks’ defense ranking in the middle of the pack against perimeter shots (allowing 37.4 three-point attempts per game on the road), Pritchard should find ample space to operate.

MIL vs BOS Prop Pick #2: Myles Turner Over 14.5 Points (-119 at BetMGM)

The absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo has forced Milwaukee to redistribute nearly 28 points per game, and Myles Turner has been the primary beneficiary in the frontcourt. While his season average sits at 13.0 PPG, his recent form tells a completely different story. Turner is averaging 20.8 points per game over his last four games, showcasing a usage rate that aligns with a primary scoring option.

Boston’s defense is stout, but Turner has been hyper-efficient, shooting 55.6% from the field in his last four games while adding a perimeter threat (2.8 made threes per game in that span). Most sportsbooks have adjusted his line to 15.5, but it’s still available at 14.5 O/U at BetMGM if you hurry.

Bucks vs Celtics: Odds & Game Info

As mentioned at the top, Sunday’s NBA odds heavily favor Boston, largely due to the discrepancy in available star power. Below are the current betting lines and broadcast details for Sunday’s matchup at TD Garden.

Betting Odds (via DraftKings)

• Spread: Celtics -13.5 (-105) | Bucks +13.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Celtics -625 | Bucks +455
• Total: Over/Under 216.5 (Over -115 / Under -105)

Game Details & Broadcast Information

• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Tip-Off: 3:30 PM EST
• Location: TD Garden (Boston, MA)
• National TV: ESPN
• Local Broadcasts: NBCS-BOS (Home), FDSWI (Away)

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