Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/16

The Phoenix Suns, with a record of 39-28, will visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The game will be on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM, and you can catch it on NBCS. The Suns are led by head coach Jordan Ott and stand 7th in the Western Conference.

The Boston Celtics hold a 44-23 record and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Under the guidance of head coach Joe Mazzulla, they aim to continue their winning ways at home. The Celtics recently won against the Washington Wizards, while the Suns look to bounce back from a loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Suns vs Celtics Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -9.0 (-114), Suns +9.0 (-109)

Phoenix Suns Team Preview

The Phoenix Suns are gearing up for their next game against the Boston Celtics. Devin Booker continues to lead the team with strong performances. In the recent game against the Toronto Raptors, he scored 31 points, showcasing his scoring ability.

Jalen Green also stands out in recent performances. Against the Raptors, he scored 34 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. His contribution is key for the Suns as they face the Celtics.

Injuries are a concern for the Suns. Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams are both out with injuries. Their absence might impact the team’s performance in the upcoming games.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics are coming off a win against the Washington Wizards. They scored 111 points, with Neemias Queta leading the way. He had 24 points and 10 rebounds.

In their recent games, the Celtics had mixed results. They lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 2 points. Jaylen Brown stood out with 34 points in that game.

Jayson Tatum has been a key player for the Celtics. He scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds against the Wizards. The team will miss Nikola Vučević due to his finger injury.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by 9 points against the Suns. The Celtics allow only 107 points per game, which is the best in the league. The Suns struggle with scoring, ranking 26th in points per game. This suggests the Celtics can cover the -9 spread.

The over/under line is set at 213.5 points. The Suns and Celtics both have strong defenses, with the Celtics ranked first in points allowed. The Suns also allow only 111.2 points per game. This points to the total going under 213.5 points.