If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Suns vs. Celtics, look no further. The Celtics are hitting the road to challenge the Suns on Saturday, Mar 9 at 8:30 ET. Currently, the total is 226.5, with Celtics being favored by 5.5. Check out our Suns vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Suns vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -5.5
- Total 226.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Mar 9
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: ABC
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-2-1 vs the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 119 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Can Boston Pull Off A Win at Footprint Center?
Today, the Celtics are favored for the 46th time this season, and they have gone 27-29 against the spread in those games. Overall, their ATS record is 29-30, and they have failed to cover in their last two games.
In terms of their O/U record, the Celtics are 30-32 this season. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 230.7, and today’s O/U line is set at 226.5.
Boston is coming off a 115-109 loss to the Nuggets. The O/U line for that game was 222.5. The Celtics were favored by 2.5 points going into the game, and they are now 48-14 on the season.
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 48-14. Against other teams in the East, they are 33-7 and 15-7 against the West. On the road, the Celtics are 19-11 compared to 29-3 at home.
The Celtics’ ATS record on the road is 12-16, and their average scoring margin on the road is +6.1 points per game. At home, they have won seven straight games.
When it comes to scoring, the Celtics are one of the most potent teams in the NBA this season, averaging 120.8 points per game (3rd). However, they have been slightly better at home, where they average 123.4 points compared to 118.0 on the road.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71% of their games this season. In terms of pace, Boston is 16th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
One area where the Celtics have excelled is three-point shooting. They lead the NBA in both three-pointers made per game (16.3) and three-point attempts (42.2). Overall, they are shooting 38% from beyond the arc (4th).
At this time, the Celtics’ defense is positioned 5th in the NBA, permitting 109.9 points per game. The Boston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 44.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Boston.
Can the Suns Secure a Win at Home?
The Suns have gone 25-37 against the spread this season, including a 12-21 ATS record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games and are 7-9 ATS as the underdog this season.
On average, Suns games have seen a combined scoring total of 231.4 points this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 226.5. Phoenix has an O/U record of 27-35-1 for the season.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Raptors by a score of 120-113. The O/U line for that game was 237 points. Phoenix was favored by 10.5 points going into the game.
Phoenix is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-26. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-19 and 7-8 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
For the season, the Suns are 6-10 as the underdog and have a scoring margin of -3.6 points per game in those games. As the underdog, they are 7-9 ATS.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Suns are 12th in the NBA in scoring at 117.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have scored at the same rate both at home and on the road this season.
When it comes to pace, Phoenix is 15th in the league, averaging 98.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 4th in the NBA at 49%.
Despite being 2nd in the league in free throw attempts, the Suns are just 21st in three-point attempts. Overall, they are 9th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
On average, the Phoenix defense is giving up 114.3 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Suns defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.0% while allowing 36.4% from downtown.
Suns vs. Celtics Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Jayson Tatum has a points prop of 26.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117.
According to our projections, Jayson Tatum is expected to record 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points (-117)
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Suns vs. Celtics Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Celtics vs. Suns matchup, we’re leaning towards the Suns at +5.5. Although our projections show the Celtics winning 117-114, we suggest placing your bet on the Suns for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226.5 and given that our model is projecting 231 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Suns +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook