Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 7:30 ET on TNT, the Celtics (-231) will host the Suns (+188) in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.
Boston (51-14) is riding a three-game win streak and is currently the top seed in the East. Phoenix (38-27) is 7th in the West and 3rd in the Pacific Division.
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Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Celtics have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the Suns and Celtics have faced off, they have combined to average 215 points per game and have an over/under record of 0-3.
- In their last three games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Boston has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
This season, the Suns have an ATS record of 25-39 and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. On the road, their ATS record is 13-17.
As the underdog, the Suns are 6-11 straight-up and 7-10 vs. the spread. They are currently getting 5.5 points against the Celtics and have gone 2-2 vs. the spread as the underdog.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 28-36-1, and their games have averaged 231.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 228 is slightly lower than their season average of 232.5.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 117-111. The O/U line for that game was 220.5. Phoenix was favored by 7 points, giving them an ATS win by six points.
With a record of 38-27, the Suns are currently 7th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 22-19 compared to 16-8 in non-conference games.
Heading into their matchup with the Celtics, the Suns are 11th in the NBA in scoring at 117 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been slightly better on the road, averaging 117.1 points compared to 116.9 at home.
When it comes to pace, the Suns are right in the middle of the pack at 15th in the league. They are also one of the most efficient teams in the NBA, ranking 5th in field goal percentage and 4th in true shooting percentage.
From beyond the arc, the Suns are 10th in three-point shooting at 37%. However, they are just 21st in three-point makes per game. In terms of two-point shooting, Phoenix is 9th in both percentage and makes.
Coming into today’s game, the Suns’ defense is giving up an average of 114.3 points per contest. Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.1 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.1 rejections per game.
The Celtics are currently 5.5-point favorites at home against the Suns. In their last three games, they have covered the spread and have an ATS record of 32-30 this season.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 62 of their 65 games. They have a 30-29 record against the spread as the favorite and have won three straight games as the favorite.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 30-34-1, and their games have averaged 230.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228, and 33 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
In their last game, the Celtics beat the Jazz by a score of 123-107. The O/U line for that game was 230, so it was a push. Boston covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites.
Boston is currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 51-14. Against the East, they are 33-7 and 18-7 against the West. The Celtics have won three straight games and are 7-0 at home this season.
The Celtics have been one of the league’s most potent offenses this season, ranking 2nd in scoring at 120.8 points per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 123.4 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the NBA in both three-point makes and attempts. Overall, they have hit 38% of their three-point attempts.
So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 10th in the league at 48%.
Not only do the Celtics’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 5th in the league in points allowed. Boston has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 27th in the league over their last three games at 104.3 PPG allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Celtics are causing 11.6 turnovers per game, ranking 3rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 2nd in rejections, averaging 6.6 blocked shots each game.
Coming in as 5.5 point favorites, our projections have the Celtics picking up a 117-114 win.
Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Suns (+5.5)
- Projecting a combined 231 points, we like the over
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Kristaps Porzingis – Hamstring – Out
- Jaylen Brown – Back – Questionable
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Eric Gordon – Knee – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Josh Okogie – Hip – Out
- Nassir Little – Left Knee – Probable
