Phoenix Suns (20-4) vs Boston Celtics (13-13)
Game Info: Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -5.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns meet Friday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. The Boston Celtics need a win after losing five of their last eight games. The Phoenix Suns look for a win after winning 10 of their last 11 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 108.7 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 25.7 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.4 points and 2.2 assists. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer and Al Horford is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 105 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 23.2 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Deandre Ayton is averaging 16.3 points and 11.1 rebounds. Chris Paul is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.9 assists. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
The Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. The Suns are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 Friday games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The under is 8-3-1 in Celtics last 12 road games. The under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 overall. The Celtics are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix and 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The Boston Celtics pick and choose when to show up, and they've played their best ball over the last week and a half. The Phoenix Suns are still without their best player, but they do win at home by an average of 7.6 points, and they're a well rested team entering this contest. We're not being asked to lay a lot. I'll lay the reasonable chalk with the Suns at home.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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