The Phoenix Suns (38-27) take on the Boston Celtics (51-14) Thursday with tip-off from TD Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0
The Suns took care of the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-111, failing to cover a 7-point spread Monday. They’ve won 3 of 4, and G Devin Booker returned to the lineup with 27 points, 7 dimes and 6 boards. He shot just 1-for-7 from distance in his 1st game in 9 days. The Suns, without Booker, lost at home to Boston 117-107 Saturday.
The Celtics finished up a 5-game road trip with 3 straight wins. They defeated the Utah Jazz 123-107 on the back end of a back-to-back. They covered as 6.5-point favorites in that one. F Jayson Tatum dropped 38 with 6 boards and 4-for-10 shooting from 3-point land.