Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Preview
At 8:30 ET on ABC, the Celtics (-218) will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns (+179) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 227.5 points.
Boston comes into this game as 5.5-point favorites and are currently on a two-game losing streak. They are 48-14 on the year and hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Suns (+179) are 6th in the Western Conference and have won two straight games.
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Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Celtics have faced off against the Suns on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Celtics and Suns, the Celtics have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 10 points per game.
- Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 5-4-1. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Although Phoenix has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Today, the Celtics are favored by 5.5 points on the road against the Suns. This season, Boston has been favored in 59 of their 62 games, going 46-13 straight-up and 27-29 against the spread. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +11.5 PPG.
In their most recent game, the Celtics lost to the Nuggets by a score of 115-109. The O/U line for that game was 222.5, and Boston was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 30-32 and have seen an average of 230.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 227.5, and 27 of their games have had lower over/under lines than that.
Boston is currently 1st in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-14. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 33-7 and 15-7 in non-conference games. The Celtics have an ATS record of 29-30 overall and are 12-16 ATS on the road.
Heading into their matchup with the Suns, the Celtics are the NBA’s 3rd highest-scoring team at 120.8 points per game. However, they have been even better at home, averaging 123.4 points compared to 118 on the road.
One of the keys to Boston’s offensive success has been their ability to get up shots from beyond the arc. The Celtics are 1st in the NBA in both three-point makes per game (16.3) and attempts (42.2). Overall, they are shooting 38% from three, which is 4th in the league.
When it comes to two-point shooting, Boston has been efficient, connecting on 57% of their attempts (3rd). However, they are just 28th in two-point makes per game and are 30th in attempts.
Boston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 5th in the NBA with 109.9 points allowed per game. Inside the arc, the Celtics defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.7% and 34.3% from three-point territory.
Today, the Suns are 5.5-point underdogs at home against the Celtics. This season, Phoenix has gone 6-10 as the underdog and has a scoring differential of -3.6 points per game in those games.
In Western Conference play, the Suns are 22-19 compared to 15-7 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 6th place in the West, just behind the Lakers.
Phoenix has won two straight games and is coming off a 120-113 victory over the Raptors. The O/U line for that game was 237 points, and the Suns were favored by 10.5 points.
This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 27-35-1, and their games have averaged 231.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 227.5 points.
For the season, the Suns have an ATS record of 25-37 and have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games. At home, their straight-up record is 12-21 compared to 13-16 ATS.
In their win over the Raptors, the Suns covered the spread, but the game finished with fewer points than the O/U line of 237. The teams combined for 233 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns have been one of the NBA’s most efficient teams this season. They are 12th in scoring at 117.1 points per game, and they have outscored the league average in 54% of their games. At home, the Suns are averaging 117.1 points per game (14th).
One area where the Suns have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free-throw attempts at 25.2 per game. In terms of pace, the Suns are 15th in the league at 98.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Suns are one of the NBA’s best teams. They are 4th in field goal percentage at 49% and 5th in true shooting percentage. However, they are just 21st in three-point shooting at 37%.
At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 114.3 points per game. The Phoenix defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Phoenix.
The Celtics enter this game as 5.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 118-113.
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics 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
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Devin Booker – Ankle – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Josh Okogie – Hip – Out
- Nassir Little – Left Knee – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jaylen Brown – Back – Questionable
- Jayson Tatum – Ankle – Probable
- Neemias Queta – Right Knee – Probable
