Even with Jayson Tatum still easing his way back from injury, the Boston Celtics are starting to look like the team to beat in the East, but they’ll be tested tonight as they welcome the Phoenix Suns to TD Garden.
Boston moved to 22-10 at home this season with Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards, and my Suns vs. Celtics predictions signal another smooth playmaking effort from Derrick White here.
Read on for my free NBA picks ahead of this March 16 battle.
Suns vs Celtics prediction
Suns vs Celtics best bet: Derrick White Over 4.5 assists (-120)
Derrick White fits with just about any lineup that Joe Mazzulla could conjure up, so it’s no surprise to see him adjust easily to Jayson Tatum’s return. I like the Over on White’s assists tally tonight, and he’s cleared this O/U number in his last three outings.
In fact, White is averaging 5.9 APG in March, on the heels of a stellar 6.9 APG last month, so the Boston Celtics are clearly comfortable with him at the controls.
He dished eight dimes in his last outing against the Phoenix Suns, who are a little vulnerable defensively without Dillon Brooks.
Suns vs Celtics same-game parlay
I still like Boston to pick up the W here, but this spread is too big.
The Suns are 20-12 ATS on the road this year, and you have to go back to December 31 for the last time the visitors lost by this many points when Devin Booker has played 25+ minutes.
Speaking of Booker, he’s averaging 29.6 PPG in March and feels primed for another big game tonight. He’s knocked down 3+ triples four times this month.
Suns vs Celtics SGP
- Suns +9
- Devin Booker Over 24.5 points
- Devin Booker Over 2.5 3-pointers
Our "from downtown" SGP: Colorful combo
We’ve got all the colors in this SGP. Jaylen Brown is still the Celtics’ go-to scorer, but I’m most excited about Jalen Green, who’s averaging 25.1 PPG and 3.1 APG in March and has scored 70 points across his last two outings.
Suns vs Celtics SGP
- Derrick White Over 4.5 assists
- Jaylen Brown Over 23.5 points
- Jalen Green Over 19.5 points
- Jalen Green Over 2.5 assists
Suns vs Celtics odds
- Spread: Suns +9 | Celtics -9
- Moneyline: Suns +310 | Celtics -400
- Over/Under: Over 214.5 | Under 214.5
Suns vs Celtics betting trend to know
The Suns, who fell 122-115 in Toronto on Friday, are 16-11 ATS this season after a loss. Find more NBA betting trends for Suns vs. Celtics.
How to watch Suns vs Celtics
| Location | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| Date | Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | KTVK, NBC Sports Boston |
Suns vs Celtics latest injuries
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