Celtics vs Suns Picks and Prediction – 3/27/2025

The Boston Celtics look for a seventh straight win on Wednesday when visiting the Phoenix Suns. Boston is 43-19 and second in the Eastern Conference, 4 ½ games behind the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Monday night but lost star Jayson Tatum for an undetermined time with a sprained ankle. Boston has won 11 of the last 12. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Jayson Tatum, who is questionable, leads Boston in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 27.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is second in scoring, averaging 22.8 points per game and is one of six players for Boston who average double figures in scoring. Boston scores an average of 116.7 points per game, shooting 46.3% overall and 37.0% from 3-point territory.

The Phoenix Suns look for a fifth consecutive win on Wednesday when hosting the Boston Celtics. Phoenix is 10th in the Western Conference at 35-37. The Suns lead 11th place, currently held by Dallas, by a tiebreaker with only the top 10 qualifying for the postseason. Phoenix beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-106 on Monday. Devin Booker’s jump shot with 2.4 seconds to play gave the Suns the win. 

Kevin Durant leads Phoenix in scoring, averaging 26.6 points per game. Devin Booker is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 25.8 points and 7.0 assists per game. Mason Plumlee is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.2 rebounds per game. Phoenix scores an average of 114.7 points per game, shooting 48.1% overall and 38.4% from 3-point territory.

While the UNDER is a solid choice in this matchup, the play here is the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics will be playing the fourth game of a six-game road trip and are likely to be without their leading scorer, rebounder, and leader in assists, Jayson Tatum, who sprained his ankle on Monday. Phoenix has covered the number in eight of its last 11 and is coming off a big win at home over the Milwaukee Bucks. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win and cover ATS 109-103.