Suns vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 03, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (37-15) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Suns (27-26)
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BOS & BSAZ

The Phoenix Suns visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Boston.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Suns vs Celtics Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 28-25 against the spread, while the Celtics are 26-25 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns+10.5 -110O 220.5 -110+375
Boston Celtics -10.5 -110U 220.5 -110-500

Celtics vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 72.5% confidence.

Celtics vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Suns and Celtics, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 33 games (+16.12 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 54 games (+14.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 56 of their last 95 games (+13.43 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 47 of their last 81 games (+9.32 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 49 games (+9.13 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 57 games (+25.41 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 58 of their last 94 games (+17.99 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 47 games at home (+11.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 52 of their last 90 games (+10.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 88 games (+9.05 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 28-25 (+0.5 Units / 0.86% ROI).

  • 27-26 against the Moneyline (-9.45 Units / -8.14% ROI)
  • 26-26 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -4.46% ROI)
  • 26-26 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units / -4.46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 26-25 (-1.5 Units / -2.63% ROI).

  • 37-15 against the Moneyline (-10.7 Units / -6.11% ROI)
  • 26-26 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 26-26 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 92 games (-35.91 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 94 games (-30.88 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 87 games (-22.20 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 52 of their last 97 games (-20.93 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 games (-20.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 72 games (-34.95 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 97 games (-22.21 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 77 games (-21.25 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 92 games (-21.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 79 games (-19.70 Units / -23% ROI)

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Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Suns are 33-7 (.825) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Suns are 52-11 (.825) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 58-10 (.853) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .686

The Suns are 30-15 (.667) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Boston Celtics are 16-4 (.800) when they win the turnover margin this season — third-best among NBA teams. The Orlando Magic have averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (671 turnovers/46 games) this season — tied for sixth-highest among NBA teams.

The Boston Celtics are 42-17 (.712) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-best among NBA teams. The Orlando Magic have averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (1,803 turnovers/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Celtics are 15-3 (.833) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Celtics are 33-3 (.917) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

Injury Report: Celtics vs. SunsFriday‘s Game, Feb. 3

  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Marcus Smart (Celtics): Smart announced that he hopes to return in a week or two, but there is no timetable for his return.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): The Suns announced that Booker continues to progress and will be re-evaluated in one week.
  • Landry Shamet (Suns): Shamet is out indefinitely, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (5,467 assists/ 2,529 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,719 assists/ 1,253 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns are shooting 83% from the free throw line (1,609/1,947) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Suns have 20.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.6

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (677 assists/ 297 TOs) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Celtics have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics shot 38% from three (972/2,594) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Celtics have averaged 118.5 points per game (5,571 points/47 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.1

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,518 rebounds/48 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Suns have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (908 blocks/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns have 1,037 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (261 blocks/65 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 6.5 steals per game (306 steals/47 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Celtics have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,640 rebounds/47 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Celtics have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (732 blocks/129 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Celtics have averaged 7.0 steals per game (897 steals/129 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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