Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction
The Phoenix Suns (+188) travel to Boston to take on the Boston Celtics (-231) at 7:30 ET. The Celtics have won three straight and are favored by 5.5 points. The over/under line is currently at 228.
This Suns vs Celtics is a non-conference matchup. Let’s see the Suns vs Celtics Odds.
Game Information
| PHOENIX SUNS vs BOSTON CELTICS |
| Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Date and Time: Thursday, March 14th 7:30 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Suns vs Celtics Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| SUNS | 36-30 | 111 | 231 | SPREAD BOS -5.5 |
MONEYLINE BOS -231 |
TOTAL UNDER 228 |
| CELTICS | 51-14 | 120 | ||||
AI Picks: Boston Celtics 120 – Phoenix Suns 111
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Celtics -5.5 | ML Celtics -231 | OVER 228
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Phoenix Suns
As the 7th seed in the Western Conference, the Suns have a record of 38-27. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-19 and 16-8 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Suns are 17-13 this season and have won their last two games away from home. Against the spread, they are 13-17 on the road and 25-39 overall.
This season, the Suns have been the underdog in 17 of their 65 games. As the underdog, they have a record of 6-11 straight-up and 7-10 against the spread. Overall, they are 32-16 as the favorite.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 28-36-1. Today’s line of 228 is slightly lower than their season average of 231.3 points per game. On average, their games have finished with 232.5 points.
In their last game, the Suns beat the Cavaliers by a score of 117-111. The O/U line for that game was 220.5, and Phoenix was favored by 7 points. This gave them an ATS loss for the season.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 11th in the NBA at 117 points per game. However, they have actually been slightly better on the road, averaging 117.1 points compared to 116.9 at home.
Overall, Phoenix is one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 5th in field goal percentage and 4th in true shooting percentage. They have also been good at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 3rd in attempts and 2nd in makes.
One area where the Suns have struggled is three-point shooting. They are just 26th in three-point attempts and 21st in makes. However, they have been solid inside the arc, hitting 56% of their two-point attempts.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Suns come in 16th, giving up 114.3 points per contest. On the road, they are giving up 114.2 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA, according to the NBA team stats.
So far this season, Phoenix has done a good job of not fouling, as they come in 22nd in the league in personal fouls. Opponents have shot 46.5% from the field vs. the Suns, which is 7th in the NBA.
During their last five games, Phoenix has been even better on the defensive end, ranking 10th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.6%. In terms of made free-throws allowed, they are 5th in the league at 11.6.
Boston Celtics
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are currently in 1st place with a record of 51-14 of the NBA standings. Against other teams in the East, they are 33-7 and 18-7 against the West. Excellent numbers for a NBA playoff big contender.
On average, Boston’s games have seen a combined scoring total of 230.4 points per game, which is slightly higher than today’s O/U line of 228. This season, the Celtics have a 30-34-1 O/U record.
Boston has won three straight games against the spread and is 32-30 ATS for the season. At home, they are 17-14 ATS and have covered the spread in four straight games.
In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Jazz by a score of 123-107. The O/U line for that game was 230, so the teams pushed that line. Boston was favored by 6.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the Celtics have been favored in 62 of their 65 games this season. As the favorite, they have a record of 49-13 and are 30-29 ATS as the favorite. Their straight-up record at home is 29-3, with an average scoring margin of +15.4 points per game.
At home, the Celtics are averaging 123.4 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 2nd in scoring at 120.8 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, Boston leads the league with 16.3 made threes per game.
So far this season, 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%. When it comes to pace, Boston is 18th in the NBA.
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Celtics are 3rd in the league at 57%. However, they are just 27th in two-pointers made per game. In terms of assists, Boston is 14th with an average of 26.5 per game.
At 109.6 points per game allowed, the Celtics have the 5th best scoring defense in the NBA. They are also 2nd in field goal percentage allowed at 45.0%.
On the glass, Boston is the top rebounding team in the league at 47.1 rebounds per game.
Over their last five games, the Celtics have given up 106.6 points per game on 47.3% shooting from the field.
For the season, opponents have scored less than their season average 67.7% of the time vs. Boston.
When it comes to steals, the Celtics are 29th in the league at just 6.5 steals per game.
One area where opponents have had success vs. Boston is from three-point range. On the year, teams are shooting 34.5% from deep vs. the Celtics.
So far this season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average 49.2% of the time vs. Boston.
Injured players
For this matchup, according to the NBA Injury Report, for the Suns, Damion Lee (Knee) and Josh Okogie (Hip), are out. Eric Gordon (Knee) is questionable and Nassir Little (Left Knee) could play tonight, increasing its NBA player stats.
meanwhile, for Boston, Kristaps Porzingis (Hamstring) is out and Jaylen Brown (Back) is questionable.
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