Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 31/12/2021, 04:30  by Joseph King | Modified on 31/12/2021 at 10:36 in NBA Predictions

The red hot Suns travel to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on New Years Eve in this East vs West matchup. The Suns, after losing on Christmas Day to the Warriors, lost a heartbreaker to Memphis by one point and most recently beat the lowly Thunder to get back to winning ways. They are currently 27-7 and are tied for the best record in the NBA with Golden State. The Suns have won seven of their last 10 games and will be looking to keep their good form going here. The Celtics have had a disappointing season so far and find themselves with a 16-19 record and 10th in the East, outside of the playoff picture. They have only won three of their last 10 matches as they continue to underachieve given the amount of talent on their roster.

Despite this game taking place in Boston, The Suns should be confident of getting a win. Phoenix is 11-3 on the road and holds the best away record in the NBA. They will rely on their elite defense, which currently ranks in the top three in defensive efficiency, and the offensive prowess of Devin Booker to secure them the victory here. The young Kentucky product is averaging 23.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists on the season. Booker, along with Andre Dayton and the legendary Chris Paul, make up up a formidable “big three” which over the last two seasons, has proved to be among the best in the league. The Celtics will be hoping their defense is able to carry them as well, as Boston has given up on average 10 points less in their wins as opposed to their losses. All-star Jayson Tatum will miss out on this one and is a big miss for the Celtics, as he leads the team in scoring with 25.6 points per game.