Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/26/2025

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Venue:  PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -3.5, Suns +3.5; Over/Under:  224 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -3.5, Suns +3.5; Over/Under:  224 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -3.5, Suns +3.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

Boston Celtics:  53-19 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Phoenix Suns:  35-37 (5th place, Pacific Division)

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Boston Celtics:  9-1 last 10

Phoenix Suns:  6-4 last 10

The Celtics are entering this game with a 53-19 record overall this season and they are 29-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 6 game winning streak with wins coming against the Miami Heat, the Brooklyn Nets twice in a row, the Utah Jazz, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Sacramento Kings. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 25 while Payton Pritchard was next on the team with 22 points. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White each led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Kristaps Porziņģis and Luke Kornet each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 45.6% from the field, 38% from 3-point range, and 60% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107.8 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 33-38-1 this season and their O/U record is 32-40.

The Suns are entering this game with a 35-37 record overall this season and they are 23-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak with wins coming against the Toronto Raptors, the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Kevin Durant led the team in points in that game with 38 while Devin Booker was next on the team with 19 points. Devin Booker led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Nick Richards led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 47.6% from the field, 38.9% from 3-point range, and 88.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.6 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 29-42-1 this season and their O/U record is 36-36.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked great in their games this season with their 53-19 record overall which has them right near the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also been a great road team this year with their 29-7 road record, looking better in their road games than they have in their home games this season. Meanwhile, the Suns haven't looked great in their games this season with their 35-37 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the West, but that record also has them in a play-in spot. They have looked a lot better on their home court too with their 23-13 home record. They have looked a lot better lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have a lot of momentum on their side with 4 wins in a row now, but they are still under .500 and have struggled for most of the season. They are in the last play-in spot for the playoffs in the West, but they didn't even play their way there as they got that spot from the Mavericks who have been in a free fall down the standings lately. The Celtics have been a much better team all season, and they have also looked really good lately as they continue to roll. They are 9-1 in their last 10 games and have a lot more momentum on their side with 6 wins in a row now. The Suns have looked better lately and have been playing better at home, but they still haven't been a great team this year and don't have the talent that the Celtics have. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Celtics Suns Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Celtics 112 Suns 100.

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Boston Celtics: 160-113 1H ATS in all games. 43-16 1H ATS when playing their 3rd game in 4 days. 84-53 1H ATS versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% of their attempts or more. 21-12 OVER after playing 3 consecutive road games. 27-19 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%).

Phoenix Suns: 27-50 ATS off a home win. 29-51 ATS versus good offensive teams - scoring 116+ points/game. 15-23 ATS after playing 3 consecutive home games. 13-7 1H OVER versus good defensive teams - allowing 108 points/game or less. 

Boston Celtics:  A. Horford (C) Out - Rest. S. Hauser (PF) Out - Back. X. Tillman (C) Out - Knee.

Phoenix Suns:  B. Beal (SG) Out - Hamstring.

"I know he will do anything and everything to make sure he just gets better." - Joe Mazzulla on the injury to Jayson Tatum after his team’s win against the Kings in their game on Monday.

"There's multiple options (on the play), but Royce as an inbounder all year has been phenomenal. Made a good read, Oso with a great screen, and Book with the catch and quick drive. That's kind of his favorite spot. Great execution, really multiple options. And Royce made the right read, Book made to play." - Mike Budenholzer after his team’s win against the Bucks in their game on Monday.

PG Derrick White

SG Jrue Holiday

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PG Devin Booker

SG Collin Gillespie

SF Ryan Dunn

PF Kevin Durant

C Nick Richards

PPG: J. Tatum (27.1)

APG: J. Tatum (6)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.7)

PPG: K. Durant (26.8)

APG: D. Booker (7.1)

Reb/G: N. Richards (8.5)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (3rd season)

Phoenix Suns: Mike Budenholzer (1st season)