Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 3/26/25
At 10:00 ET, the Phoenix Suns (35-37) will host the Boston Celtics (53-19) in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are favored by 3.5 points and come into the game on a 6-game win streak. The Suns, who are 10th in the Western Conference, have won 4 straight.
This game will be played at PHX Arena in Phoenix and can be seen on ESPN. The over/under line for the game is 222.5 points.
BOSTON CELTICS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics -3.5
This game will be played at PHX Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, March 26th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-119 in favor of the Celtics.
- Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 21 threes.
Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?
The Celtics improved to 53-19 with a 113-95 road win over the Kings on Monday. Boston, favored by 5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 208 points fell well short of the 224.5 O/U line.
After a 10-0 run by the Kings early on, Boston responded by winning each quarter, including a strong 4th where they held Sacramento to 17 points.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency. Payton Pritchard also connected on 5 threes, finishing with 22 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 16 points and 8 boards.
Boston hit 19 threes at a 38% clip, with an overall shooting percentage of 45.6%. Tatum scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, and added 8 more in the 3rd.
The Celtics clamped down defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 17 points to help secure a 113-95 win over the Kings. Boston gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, holding Sacramento to 22 points.
Boston limited the Kings to just 8 made threes on 33% shooting from deep. They also sent Sacramento to the line only 11 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Celtics finished with 9 steals and 4 blocks.
Can Phoenix Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?
The Suns improved to 35-37 on the season with a 108-106 win over the Bucks on Monday. Playing at home, Phoenix was favored by 3 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just 2. The game’s total points of 214 fell short of the 223.5-point O/U line.
After trailing 30-25 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Suns edged the Bucks 29-28 in the 2nd quarter. A strong 3rd quarter, where they outscored Milwaukee 27-20, gave Phoenix an 81-78 lead heading into the 4th. The Bucks won the final quarter 28-27, but the Suns held on for the win.
Kevin Durant led the Suns to a win over the Bucks, scoring 38 points and hitting 7 threes at a 77.8% clip. He also added 8 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting 52.4% from the field.
Devin Booker contributed 19 points and 12 assists, despite shooting 38.9%. Ryan Dunn chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 2 threes. The Suns shot 47.6% from the field, making 14 threes at 38.9%.
Despite giving up 30 points in the 1st quarter, the Suns tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 20 points to help secure a 108-106 win over the Bucks. Phoenix held Milwaukee to 44% shooting from the field.
The Suns limited the Bucks to 12 made threes on 30% shooting from beyond the arc. Milwaukee went 20/29 from the free-throw line. Phoenix grabbed 38 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards, finishing with 2 steals and 4 blocks.