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NBA Betting Preview: Suns vs Celtics

The Phoenix Suns take the floor against the Boston Celtics in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Total Line Could Be Too Low

There could be plenty of baskets when the Suns clash with the Celtics, with our prediction being Over 213.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look worth taking for this outcome.

8 Wins for Celtics in Past 10 H2H Matchups

Phoenix Suns lost on the road in their previous game. Toronto Raptors won 122-115 at Scotiabank Arena. Jalen Green led the way with 34 points, while Devin Booker added 31 and Grayson Allen chipped in 15.

Boston Celtics were winners last time out. Their 111-100 victory against Washington Wizards at TD Garden made it back-to-back home wins. Neemias Queta had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Jayson Tatum recorded 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown put 16 points on the board.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Celtics who came out on top when they last played the Suns. At Mortgage Matchup Center, a 97-81 win was recorded. The Celtics have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Suns. They’ve landed 8 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Suns logo Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
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Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Suns are averaging 108.4 points, 41.1 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 106.6 points and 43.5 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 21.1 points, Oso Ighodaro 5.7 rebounds and Collin Gillespie 4.9 assists along with 3.2 (43.8%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.1 points, 48.8 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 5.5 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 84.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 103.8 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.3 points and 5.9 assists, while Neemias Queta has an average of 7.5 rebounds and Derrick White 2.8 (35.9%) 3-pointers made.

Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Head into Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting Over 213.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s an attractive -110 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this NBA game.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Suns vs Celtics stats:

  • The 213.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Suns games on the road.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Suns games on the road.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Suns games on the road.

Over 213.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 213.5
Spread Suns +9.5
Result & BTTS 100 Suns / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Suns Suns logo 106 - 111 Celtics logo Celtics

There’s the chance to bet on the Celtics in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 111-106 victory in their favor.

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Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Taking No Chances With Celtics

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at -385 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 79% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Phoenix Suns are least likely to win at +310.

The current spread is 9.5 and the total points line is 213.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 213.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Devin Booker Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Devin Booker. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -111 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 4.5
-100
Under 4.5
-132
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+114
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-112
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-161
Under 4.5
+123
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 9.5
+109
Under 9.5
-145
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-118
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-116
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Oso Ighodaro (Suns)
Over 6.5
+101
Under 6.5
-133
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Celtics Hold Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Celtics own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 111.20 points on average and giving up 101.10.

The Suns have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 115.60 points per contest and giving up 112.90.

In their most recent matchup at TD Garden, the Celtics got the better of the Suns 123-103. Over the last 7 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have claimed four wins compared to the Suns who have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O213.5 U213.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 8-2 212.30 111.20 101.10 3 7
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Away Stats 7-3 228.50 115.60 112.90 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O213.5 = Games Over 213.5 Points
  • U213.5 = Games Under 213.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 51 33.39 1295 304 25.4 6.0 1.9 4.0 0.3 0.9
Dillon Brooks 50 30.61 1044 88 20.9 1.8 2.3 3.7 0.2 1.0
Grayson Allen 43 30.01 743 180 17.3 4.2 3.3 3.0 0.3 1.4

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 64 34.36 1115 365 17.4 5.7 2.9 4.5 1.5 1.2
Jaylen Brown 60 34.02 1693 308 28.2 5.1 2.0 7.1 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 65 32.55 1081 346 16.6 5.3 2.5 4.1 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Phoenix Suns Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

13 Mar NBA
Suns 115-122 Raptors
12 Mar NBA
Suns 123-108 Pacers
10 Mar NBA
Suns 129-114 Bucks
08 Mar NBA
Hornets 99-111 Suns
06 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-118 Suns
05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
04 Mar NBA
Suns 114-103 Kings
26 Feb NBA
Lakers 110-113 Suns
24 Feb NBA
Celtics 97-81 Suns
22 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 92-77 Suns

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

14 Mar NBA
Wizards 100-111 Celtics
12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder
10 Mar NBA
Celtics 116-125 Spurs
08 Mar NBA
Celtics 109-98 Cavaliers
06 Mar NBA
Mavericks 100-120 Celtics
04 Mar NBA
Hornets 118-89 Celtics
02 Mar NBA
Celtics 108-81 Bucks
01 Mar NBA
76ers 98-114 Celtics
27 Feb NBA
Nets 111-148 Celtics
25 Feb NBA
Celtics 84-103 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 44 25 0.638 116.9 110.6 6.3 24-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 7-3 3W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
76ers 37 31 0.544 115.6 116 -0.4 20-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 2W
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 19 0.716 117.2 109.8 7.4 26-8 22-11 10-4 32-11 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 41 27 0.603 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Bucks 28 39 0.418 111.2 116.1 -4.9 16-18 12-21 9-5 20-26 2-8 1W
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Pacers 15 53 0.221 111.2 119.9 -8.7 10-24 5-29 3-10 11-32 0-10 13L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 53 15 0.779 118.5 107.7 10.8 29-7 24-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 8W
Nuggets 41 27 0.603 120.7 116.7 4 18-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 41 27 0.603 118.5 115.2 3.3 22-12 19-15 8-6 25-20 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 32 36 0.471 115.1 117.6 -2.5 18-16 14-20 6-7 24-19 4-6 1L
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 42 25 0.627 116.5 115.3 1.2 23-12 19-13 8-7 28-16 8-2 5W
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 34 33 0.507 113.4 112.6 0.8 19-14 15-19 8-6 21-20 7-3 1L
Warriors 32 35 0.478 115.1 114.4 0.7 19-15 13-20 6-6 22-22 2-8 5L
Kings 18 51 0.261 110.8 120.6 -9.8 12-23 6-28 3-10 12-34 5-5 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 23 45 0.338 113.2 118.1 -4.9 14-20 9-25 4-10 12-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 19 0.716 117.2 109.8 7.4 26-8 22-11 10-4 32-11 5-5 1L
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 44 25 0.638 116.9 110.6 6.3 24-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 41 27 0.603 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
76ers 37 31 0.544 115.6 116 -0.4 20-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 2W
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Bucks 28 39 0.418 111.2 116.1 -4.9 16-18 12-21 9-5 20-26 2-8 1W
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 53 0.221 111.2 119.9 -8.7 10-24 5-29 3-10 11-32 0-10 13L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 53 15 0.779 118.5 107.7 10.8 29-7 24-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 8W
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Lakers 42 25 0.627 116.5 115.3 1.2 23-12 19-13 8-7 28-16 8-2 5W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Nuggets 41 27 0.603 120.7 116.7 4 18-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 41 27 0.603 118.5 115.2 3.3 22-12 19-15 8-6 25-20 6-4 1L
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 34 33 0.507 113.4 112.6 0.8 19-14 15-19 8-6 21-20 7-3 1L
Warriors 32 35 0.478 115.1 114.4 0.7 19-15 13-20 6-6 22-22 2-8 5L
Trail Blazers 32 36 0.471 115.1 117.6 -2.5 18-16 14-20 6-7 24-19 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 23 45 0.338 113.2 118.1 -4.9 14-20 9-25 4-10 12-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
Kings 18 51 0.261 110.8 120.6 -9.8 12-23 6-28 3-10 12-34 5-5 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 53 15 0.779 118.5 107.7 10.8 29-7 24-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 8W
Spurs 49 18 0.731 118.8 111.8 7 26-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1W
Pistons 48 19 0.716 117.2 109.8 7.4 26-8 22-11 10-4 32-11 5-5 1L
Celtics 44 23 0.657 114.2 107 7.2 22-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1W
Knicks 44 25 0.638 116.9 110.6 6.3 24-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 7-3 3W
Lakers 42 25 0.627 116.5 115.3 1.2 23-12 19-13 8-7 28-16 8-2 5W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 41 27 0.603 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Nuggets 41 27 0.603 120.7 116.7 4 18-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 41 27 0.603 118.5 115.2 3.3 22-12 19-15 8-6 25-20 6-4 1L
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Magic 38 28 0.576 115.7 114.1 1.6 22-12 16-16 9-5 24-19 8-2 7W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
Heat 38 30 0.559 120.4 116.6 3.8 23-12 15-18 7-6 22-19 7-3 1L
76ers 37 31 0.544 115.6 116 -0.4 20-16 17-15 9-7 22-23 5-5 2W
Hawks 36 31 0.537 117.7 116.6 1.1 18-16 18-15 7-6 21-21 9-1 9W
Clippers 34 33 0.507 113.4 112.6 0.8 19-14 15-19 8-6 21-20 7-3 1L
Hornets 34 34 0.5 115.5 112.3 3.2 14-17 20-17 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Warriors 32 35 0.478 115.1 114.4 0.7 19-15 13-20 6-6 22-22 2-8 5L
Trail Blazers 32 36 0.471 115.1 117.6 -2.5 18-16 14-20 6-7 24-19 4-6 1L
Bucks 28 39 0.418 111.2 116.1 -4.9 16-18 12-21 9-5 20-26 2-8 1W
Bulls 27 40 0.403 115.7 120.2 -4.5 16-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 3-7 2L
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 23 45 0.338 113.2 118.1 -4.9 14-20 9-25 4-10 12-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
Kings 18 51 0.261 110.8 120.6 -9.8 12-23 6-28 3-10 12-34 5-5 2W
Nets 17 50 0.254 106.7 115.6 -8.9 9-23 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Wizards 16 50 0.242 112.6 123.7 -11.1 11-22 5-28 2-12 11-31 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 53 0.221 111.2 119.9 -8.7 10-24 5-29 3-10 11-32 0-10 13L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak