The Boston Celtics (37-19) and Phoenix Suns (33-25) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Celtics are 6.5-point favorites over the Suns on the spread (Celtics -6.5), with the over/under set at 205.5 total points. Boston is a-250 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +205 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, February 24.
Celtics vs Suns Prediction
- Celtics vs Suns pick: Celtics Moneyline / Collin Gillespie 15+ Points (+150)
My Suns vs. Celtics best bet is a same game parlay combining Boston moneyline and Collin Gillespie to score 15+ points for a payout of +150. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Suns Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -115 | 205.5 -115o / -105u | -250 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -105 | 205.5 -115o / -105u | +205 |
Celtics vs Suns NBA Preview
The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns will clash at the Mortgage Matchup center on Tuesday night.
The Celtics enter the contest with a record of 37-19.
Boston has won three consecutive games and eight of its last 10, trailing the first-place Pistons by five games.
Jaylen Brown leads Boston with 29.2 points per game — and he is listed as questionable for tonight's game.
Phoenix begins tonight with a record of 33-25.
The Suns trail the Timberwolves by two games for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Devin Booker has led the Suns with 24.7 points per game and 6.1 assists.
Celtics vs Suns Predictions, Betting Analysis
Celtics Moneyline
Boston has been outstanding on the road this season.
The Celtics have posted a 19-10 road record, the fourth-best in the NBA.
Something to monitor is Jaylen Brown's status, which is currently up in the air.
However, I still trust the Celtics to take care of business even if Brown does not suit up tonight.
Phoenix comes into this game battling key injuries, and I do not think that this Suns team has enough depth to compete with the Celtics in this spot.
Collin Gillespie 15+ Points
The Suns will be without their top scorers, Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, tonight.
That means Gillespie will play more of a role in the Suns' offense tonight.
Gillespie has cashed this prop in back-to-back games and continues to see an uptick in volume, attempting 10 or more field goals in seven of his last 10 games.
Our Action Pro Report projects 18.1 points for Gillespie tonight.
Celtic vs Suns Parlay Picks
- Celtics Moneyline
- Collin Gillespie 15+ Points
Parlay Payout: +150
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in tonight's contest.
Moneyline
The first leg of my Suns vs. Celtics parlay is on Boston moneyline.
Over/Under
The second leg of my same game parlay for this matchup is on Collin Gillespie to score 15+ points.
Suns vs Celtics Betting Trends
