Filip Tomic
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Arguably the 2 best teams from each conference clash in Phoenix tonight as the Suns take on the Boston Celtics. Catch the game live at 10:00 pm ET on ESPN, and I have also prepared a Same Game Parlay to spice things up a bit.
Head over to our NBA Predictions page for picks on the side and total for tonight’s 11-game slate.
Let’s dive in now!
Boston Celtics 1 – 10 Win Margin (+175)
Jayson Tatum to Score 35+ Points (+270)
Same Game Parlay odds: +1166
Boston Celtics 1-10 win margin (+175)
The level of play the Celtics are showing on offense has been for the record books over these first 25 games or so. In their last 2 games they took care of the Nets and Raptors on a back-to-back and fly into Phoenix looking to win their 10th road game in 13 attempts. The Celtics rank 1st in points per game with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the way, but their role players have thrived, as well. This presents a huge problem for a Suns team that is struggling on defense lately. They are going to have to rely on their offense, led by Devin Booker, to keep pace in this game — but they don’t have the same firepower that the Celtics have at the moment. A huge reason for that is due to the absence of Chris Paul, as his leadership and ability to motor the Suns offense is a huge ingredient to their success. Not that the Celtics needed an added edge in this game, but the absence of CP3 only hurts the Suns’ scoring depth and presents 1 less threat for the Celtics to defend. Nonetheless, this should be a fascinating matchup between 2 of the league’s best teams — but there’s no reason to bet against Boston with the way it is playing at the moment.
Check out our Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns predictions
Jayson Tatum to score 35+ points (+270)
Tatum is averaging 30 points per game in the last 2 on this current road trip. Over his last 7 outings he has scored 35+ points in 3 games and going head-to-head against Devin Booker there is no doubt in my mind he will want to show up in a big way. Getting wins in games like these in front of a national-TV audience is what gives you the edge when it comes to MVP voting. Boston getting back Al Horford for this game will be huge; he has the ability to step outside and shoot the 3-ball, which should lure Deandre Ayton away from the basket — leaving the paint wide open for Tatum and others to attack. Not only that, but the Suns also rank just 21st in the NBA in opponent 3-point percentage — allowing 36.5% of shots made from the perimeter. That’s another thing he can exploit. In order for the Celtics to win, Tatum will need to deliver.
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