Expect a playoff type atmosphere - and playoff-like defense - when the Bucks host the Celtics. These are the two best teams in the Eastern Conference with the Celtics ahead of the Bucks by 1 1/2 games.

It's easy to think offense with these teams that feature superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Both teams, though, are very strong defensively and are in good defensive form.

Boston ranks sixth in scoring defense, seventh in defensive field goal percentage and ninth in 3-point defense. The Celtics have held their last six opponents to an average of 104.1 points. The Under has cashed 10 of the last 11 times the Celtics have been on the road taking on a foe with a home winning percentage greater than .600. The Celtics have consistently gone Under away from home - 20-8-1 (71 percent) - during their past 29 away contests.

The Bucks rank seventh in scoring defense, second in defensive field goal percentage and fifth in 3-point defense. They have permitted just 106.6 points during their last three games. Milwaukee draws the Celtics when Boston is missing injured Jaylen Brown, its second-leading scorer at 26.5 points. The Celtics also could be down Malcolm Brogdon and Marcus Smart leaving them thin in the backcourt.

Milwaukee hasn't played since beating the Clippers, 119-106, at LA this past Friday. So the Bucks could be rusty. They will be prepared, though, with this extended rest. Note that the Under has cashed the past six times the Bucks have played on three or more days of rest.

(Update: The total has dropped a bit since I released the play because Jayson Tatum has been ruled out. I still like the Under even with the line change.)