The Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Rockets and Bucks, and they play the Knicks, Warriors, and Thunder next. The Suns have lost four straight games and are a game out of the play-in tournament.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Grizzlies, lost to the Heat, and they play the Wizards, Knicks, and Magic next. The Celtics have won 20 of their last 24 games. The Celtics haven’t lost two straight games since February 26-28.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.2 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 19 games following a home loss.
- The Suns have lost each of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites following a home loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The road team has won each of the Celtics’ last seven games.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against the Celtics following a loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Suns teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.6).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (7.1).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.2).
Celtics vs Suns Injury Report
Jaylen Brown is questionable with a knee injury.
The Suns will be without Kevin Durant due to an ankle injury.
Celtics vs Suns Prediction
The Celtics should be eager to rebound after losing to the Heat, but they’re now 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games as a double-digit favorite. Since January 10, the Celtics have four losses as a double-digit favorite. The Suns are back to their losing ways and won’t have Durant. However, the Suns are still the more desperate team as they’re fighting to get in the play-in tournament, while the Celtics are pretty much locked into the second seed in the East. The Celtics don’t cover these massive numbers, something I’ve said all year. I’ll take a stab with the Suns and the boatload of free buckets.