Phoenix Suns (38-27) vs. Boston Celtics (51-14)
March 14, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -5.5; Over/Under: +231.5
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The Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics meet Thursday in NBA action at the TD Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently lost to the Celtics, while beating the Cavs and Raptors. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 117 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 28.5 points and 5.5 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.5 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game. The Suns will meet the Hornets and Bucks after this one.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics recently beat the Suns, Trail Blazers and Jazz. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.1 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Suns and Celtics at TD Garden.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Suns and Celtics at TD Garden.
- Nine of the Celtics’ last 10 home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Suns’ last five games at TD Garden.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last seven games at TD Garden.
- Each of the Suns’ last six games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics are the better team, obviously, and should be favored, especially at home where they’re 29-3 SU on the season. However, the Celtics will be without Porzingis and there’s a chance they could be without Brown. The Phoenix Suns have been hit or miss for much of the season, but there’s enough talent to where they can beat anybody any given night. When Durant, Beal and others have it going, the Suns are dangerous. It makes the Suns worth a strong look in the underdog role. Throw in the Celtics injuries to key players, I’ll take a stab with the free buckets.
