Jrue Holiday is primed to surpass 6.5 assists in the highly anticipated Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics matchup, and here's why you should bet the over.

As we gear up for the epic showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics, all eyes will be on the Bucks' standout guard, Jrue Holiday. Known for his stellar playmaking abilities, Holiday has been putting up impressive numbers this season, and tonight's game is the perfect opportunity for him to continue his upward trend in assists.

Currently, Holiday is averaging 7.35 assists per game this season. It's no surprise that we're picking the over for Jrue Holiday's assists where the line is set at 6.5. Let's dive into the numbers and trends that support this pick.

First up, let's take a look at Holiday's recent performance. Over the last 20 games, he's been averaging 7.8 assists, hitting the over on 6.5 assists in 17 of those games. This trend continues over the last 10 games, with Holiday maintaining that 7.8 assists average and hitting the over in 9 of those matchups. Even more impressive, over the last 5 games, Holiday has continued to average 7.8 assists, hitting the over in every single game. Talk about consistency!

Not only has Holiday been consistent in dishing out dimes, but he's also been trending upwards in recent games. This upward trajectory is evident in both his last 10 games and last 5 games, where he's been hitting the over on 6.5 assists with ease. In fact, out of the 63 games he's played this season, Holiday has had more than 6.5 assists in 41 of them. That's a solid 65% success rate, and with his recent upward trend, it's hard not to feel confident in picking the over for tonight's game.

Now, let's take a closer look at how Holiday has performed against the Celtics specifically. In the two games he's played against Boston this season, he's averaged 7.0 assists. While this number may seem slightly lower than his overall season average, it's important to remember that the Celtics are a tough defensive team. However, with Holiday's recent hot streak and the high stakes of this game, it's likely that he'll be extra motivated to make plays and set up his teammates for success.

It's also worth noting that Holiday has been stepping up in the absence of Khris Middleton, who has been dealing with injury issues this season. In the Bucks' recent game against the Indiana Pacers, Holiday dropped a career-high 51 points and added eight rebounds and eight assists. With Middleton's status uncertain for tonight's game, Holiday is likely to continue taking on a more prominent role in the offense, which could lead to even more opportunities for assists.

Given Jrue Holiday's impressive season numbers, recent upward trend, and past performance against the Celtics, it's hard not to feel confident in picking the over on 6.5 assists for tonight's game. With the Bucks battling for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, you can expect Holiday to bring his A-game and dish out dimes left and right.

Pick #1 - Jrue Holiday o6.5 AST - available on Fanduel @ -112