The state in which the number one and two seeds are in the Eastern Conference couldn’t be any more different as we enter the final week of the regular season. On one hand we have Boston who is on a 5-game win streak and holding a 15 game lead atop of the standings, not looking to slow down any time soon. The Celtics also have the NBA’s best road record at 27-13 SU and the best Net Rating +12 points, which is more than 5 points better than the 2nd placed Minnesota Timberwolves. Obviously, this team isn’t without flaws, one thing to consider before placing any bets on them is the possibility of players getting extra rest as we get closer to the postseason. That’s already happened over the past 5 games, however a somewhat softer schedule and other circumstances have resulted in a 5-game win streak.
Milwaukee Bucks fans have been through a rollercoaster this season. Their team has started off 30-13 SU and had their coach fired. Ever since that event took place, the Bucks can’t seem to figure things out. “Trainwreck” is the word I would use to describe their latest 4-game losing streak, with 3 losses coming against teams that have a combined 168 losses this regular season. There is always hope things can improve, but even the return of Damian Lillard didn’t spark the team over the weekend as they lost to the Knicks 122-109, another team decimated with injuries. Coming into tonight’s game they’re just 2-6 SU in the last 8 meetings, plus in their last 7 games overall they’ve won only once and covered as many times.
