The Phoenix Suns (39-28) head to TD Garden to battle the Boston Celtics (44-23) on Monday, with Phoenix seeking to rebound from a tough loss and Boston aiming to build a new winning streak.
This offensive push for Phoenix has been anchored by the stellar scoring of SG Devin Booker. A motivated Suns unit arrives in Boston hoping to outduel F Jaylen Brown and F Jayson Tatum on Monday. Tip-off for this interconference showdown is at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Boston favored by 10.5 points.
Below, we’ll break down our Suns vs. Celtics prediction and picks for Monday night’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Suns vs. Celtics Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Boston is currently second in the Eastern Conference and looks to close the gap on the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. Its elite defense has been the backbone all season, allowing an NBA-low 107.0 PPG.
Brown leads the Celtics, and his two-way play remains elite. Boston’s recent stretch has been without C Nikola Vucevic, who’s dealing with a finger injury. However, the return of Tatum from injury has put this Celtics squad right into title contention. They are 3-1 since his return, averaging 114 PPG and limiting opponents to just 105.8 PPG.
As for the Suns, they've been battling to climb out of the Western Conference play-in picture. They head to Boston sitting seventh in the Western Conference with a 39-28 record. They're without F Dillon Brooks and C Mark Williams on this road trip. Booker has significantly ramped up his offensive usage during those injuries.
Booker's recent surge — averaging 32.6 points over his previous five outings — leads all Suns, keeping Phoenix’s competitive fire alive as they head into TD Garden.
Suns vs. Celtics Spread, Over/Under
The Suns enter this matchup as 10.5-point road underdogs, returning a 3.7x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Celtics are home favorites with a 1.23x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states..
- Spread: Boston Celtics -10.5
- Over/Under: 214.5
- Game Winner Payout: Suns 3.7x | Celtics 1.23x
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Suns vs. Celtics Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Suns vs. Celtics injury report for Monday, via NBA.com.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- F Dillon Brooks (hand): OUT
- C Mark Williams (foot): OUT
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- C Nikola Vucevic (finger): OUT
Suns vs. Celtics Prediction on Spread – 3/16/26
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Suns vs. Celtics prediction on Monday, March 16, on PrizePicks.
- Phoenix enters Monday at 40-27-0 against the spread, while Boston sits at 39-28-0 ATS.
- The Celtics are 11-4 ATS in games as double-digit favorites.
- Boston's offense ranks second in the NBA in rating (119.8), a suffocating matchup for a Phoenix defense giving up 111.1 PPG.
- The Suns have struggled to draw fouls and take shots from the charity stripe, ranking second-worst in the league with a mere 19.0 free throw attempts and 18.2 opponent personal fouls on the road.
- Boston won the first meeting (97-81) as a 5.5-point road favorite, and the Suns will still be without Brooks and Williams, leaving Booker to do the heavy lifting in this road tilt Monday night.
Suns vs. Celtics Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/16/26
Here are three top Suns vs. Celtics picks to target for Monday, March 16 on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by F Jaylen Brown, SG Devin Booker, and F Jayson Tatum.
Celtics F Jaylen Brown vs. Suns Projection: 23.5 Points
- Brown is currently averaging a stellar 28.2 PPG while firmly establishing himself as one of the most prolific offensive weapons in the East this season.
- The Celtics' star forward has historically torched Phoenix, elevating his production to a staggering 30.7 PPG over his last three meetings with the Suns.
- JB continues to shoulder a massive workload as Boston's primary option, evidenced by him launching 25 field goal attempts to pour in 34 points against Oklahoma City just last week.
- The Phoenix defense has consistently struggled to neutralize opposing SF, allowing them to score 23.4 PPG, per FantasyPros.
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Suns SG Devin Booker vs. Celtics Projection: 24.5 Points
- Booker has exceeded tonight’s 24.5-point projection in six consecutive games while averaging 31.7 PPG over that span.
- He continues to command a massive workload as Phoenix's primary offensive engine, launching 22 field goal attempts per game during his hot streak.
- Booker has consistently given Boston trouble, averaging 26.4 PPG in 16 career matchups. When he stepped into the TD Garden last April, he dropped 44 points.
- Booker's averaging 25.4 PPG while shooting 45.2% from the field, giving him a nice profile heading into a crucial matchup in Boston.
Celtics F Jayson Tatum vs. Suns Projection: 28.5 Pts + Rebs
- Since making his highly anticipated return to the lineup in early March, Tatum has looked increasingly explosive, improving his scoring output and averaging 21.3 PPG over his last three games.
- Operating once again as an offensive focal point, he commanded a season-high 32 minutes while scoring 20 points with 14 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards.
- The superstar forward has been productive against Phoenix, averaging 21.2 points and 7.5 rebounds. He scored 23 points with 8 rebounds in his last meeting against the Suns.
- Phoenix's interior defense is highly exploitable, as the Suns currently give up production to opposing PF to the tune of 21.1 points and 10.0 rebounds per game.
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