The Celtics will play the Suns on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns when they matchup on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics start this game with a 98.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, currently possesses a 93.67 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 19-11 away team record. That record puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns hit the hardwood boasting a 21-13 record as a home team. They now stand 6th in the league for home team wins for the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently stand 4th (120.8) for average points scored per game. The Phoenix Suns now rank 10th, averaging 117.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.9 points against the Boston Celtics per game so far this season. That result ranks them 24th in the league. The Phoenix Suns currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Phoenix Suns have allowed 114.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have a 15-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. The home team, the Phoenix Suns, tip-off with a 7-8 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 48-14 overall standing, while the Phoenix Suns have a 37-26 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Boston Celtics be facing the Phoenix Suns...in a crucial battle to secure playoff seedin' in April...Boston Celtics be standin' at 48-14 overall...With a dominant 15-1 record in the Eastern Atlantic Division...Phoenix Suns be at 37-26 overall with a 7-8 record...In the tough Western Pacific Division...The Celtics be scorin' an average of 120.8 points per game...While the Suns be not far behind with 117.1 points per game...Dig into each team's standings below...Review the best point spread, total line, and moneyline for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Also be sure to look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...It be a battle of the titans as these two teams clash!
Best Celtics at Suns Odds
| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Phoenix Suns are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Phoenix Suns are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Suns
3/09/24 8:40pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Phoenix Suns underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Celtics
Suns
Game to Overtime
3/09/24 8:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at PHX 3/09/24 8:40pm EST | 115.5 o -120115.5 u -105Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
BOS at PHX 3/09/24 8:40pm EST | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| x - Phoenix Suns | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 25-16 | 24-17 | 9-9 | 29-23 | 116.2 | 113.2 | +3.0 | W3 | 7-3 |
Boston Celtics & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +2200 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at 8:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.