Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 4/4/25
At 7:30 ET, the 2nd ranked Celtics (-1176) will host the 11th ranked Suns (+704) at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are favored by 15 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.
This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.
PHOENIX SUNS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics -15
This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, April 4th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-111 in favor of the Celtics.
- Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 21 threes.
Will the Suns Find a Way to Win in Boston?
The Suns fell to 35-41 on the season after a 133-123 road loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Phoenix entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 256 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 225.5 by 30.5 points.
Phoenix struggled early, trailing 31-19 after the 1st quarter, but bounced back with a 38-29 2nd quarter. However, an 11-0 run by the Bucks stretched the lead from 73-65 to 84-65. The Suns cut into the deficit in the 4th, outscoring Milwaukee 40-38, but it was too little, too late.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 39 points and 11 assists in their 133-123 loss to the Bucks, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 27.3%. Grayson Allen added 23 points, knocking down 6 threes at 46.2%, while Collin Gillespie contributed 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50%.
The Suns made 18 threes as a team, shooting 40% from deep and 47.8% overall. Booker scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter, while Allen added 15 in the 4th. Nick Richards also had a strong 4th quarter, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the final period.
The Suns struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 133 points on 68% shooting. Phoenix allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but their defense faltered in the 3rd and 4th, where they gave up 35 and 38 points, respectively.
Milwaukee also shot 58% from three, hitting 17 threes. The Suns sent the Bucks to the line 15 times, where they made 14 free throws. Phoenix finished with 18 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and no blocked shots.
Will the Celtics Make it Happen at Home?
The Celtics fell to 56-20 on the season after a 124-103 home loss to the Heat on Wednesday. Boston, favored by 10.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 227.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 211.5 by 15.5 points.
Boston struggled early, trailing 29-22 after the 1st quarter and 59-45 at halftime. They made a push with a 13-0 run, narrowing the gap from 77-63 to 77-76, but Miami outscored them 33-22 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.
The Celtics managed just 103 points in their loss to the Heat, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their struggles from beyond the arc were evident, as they hit only 12 threes at a 27.9% clip.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 24 points, 13 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Derrick White and Jayson Tatum each added 16 points, with Tatum shooting just 23.5% from the floor.
The Celtics struggled defensively against the Heat, giving up 124 points while allowing Miami to shoot 51% from the field. Boston allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, 32 in the 3rd, and 33 in the 4th.
Boston allowed 14 three-pointers on 46% shooting from deep and sent the Heat to the line 27 times, where they made 24 free throws. The Celtics finished with 24 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.