| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 37-19 | 33-25 |
| Spread | -6.5 -110 | +6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -250 | +205 |
| Total | Over 209.5 (-110) | Under 209.5 (-110) |
| Where | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC Sports BO | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Lakers and Warriors, and they play the Nuggets next. The Celtics have won 12 of their last 16 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 115.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.3 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Trail Blazers, beat the Magic, and play the Lakers next. The Suns have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Collin Gillespie is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Celtics following a home loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as road favorites after winning as underdogs.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have lost each of their last four games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the last six games between the Celtics and Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Collin Gillespie ranks 13th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
- Royce O’Neale ranks 9th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.7) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Neemias Queta ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (64.2%) this season.
- Sam Hauser ranks 9th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Suns rank 3rd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.7).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.5).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.3).
Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Cole Anthony, Haywood Highsmith, Jordan Goodwin, Dillon Brooks, and Devin Booker are out for the Suns. Grayson Allen is questionable.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum. Jaylen Brown is questionable.
Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
It would be nice to know if Jaylen is going to play before laying all of these points. Regardless, the Celtics keep winning and covering numbers. The Suns are 34-21-3 ATS on the season, but nearly their entire roster is out, and they’re fresh off a game against Portland where they scored 77 points. The Suns are too banged up to compete with good teams. The winner in each of the last 10 games between the Celtics and Suns has also covered the number. Give me the leprechauns on the road.