March 15, 2026, 11:07 p.m. ET
The Phoenix Suns (39-28) and Boston Celtics (44-23) meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Suns lead 1-0, a 97-81 road win Feb. 24
The Suns lost to the Toronto Raptors 122-115 Friday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point road underdog with the Over (221.5) cashing. Phoenix had its 4-game winning streak snapped and is 3-2 against the spread (ATS) across its last 5 games. It is 39-25-3 ATS on the season.
The Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 111-100 Saturday, failing to cover as a 20.5-point home favorite as the Under (233.5) hit with ease. Boston has gone just 3-3 over its last 6 games and is 3-3 ATS in those as well. It is 39-27-1 ATS on the season.
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Moneyline (ML): Suns +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Celtics -450 (bet $450 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Suns +8.5 (-105) | Celtics -8.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Suns at Celtics key injuries
Suns
F Dillon Brooks (hand) outC Mark Williams (metatarsal) out
Celtics
C Nikola Vucevic (finger) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Celtics picks and predictionsPrediction
Celtics 116, Suns 104
PASS.
The Celtics (-450) should win with ease here, but no NBA team is ever worth taking at 4 1/2 times your money. Avoid this play.
BET CELTICS -8.5 (-115).
Boston has been surging as of late. The Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their previous 6 games as a single-digit favorite, and they have gone 3-2 ATS in their last 6 contests at TD Garden.
The Suns have won 4 of their last 5 games, but the competition wasn’t too great. They are 2-5 ATS across their previous 7 games as an underdog.
BET OVER 213.5 (-110).
The Suns are on fire offensively, and without Brooks, their defense should feel a setback as well. Phoenix has scored at least 111 points in 5 straight games and is 4-1 O/U in those.
The Celtics have tallied at least 109 points in 4 of their previous 5 outings. With F Jayson Tatum available, Boston should have ample offensive firepower. Expect the offenses to put on a show Monday night.
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