Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics 2/3/2023 Expert Picks and Game Analysis
The Phoenix Suns will embark on their second road trip since mid-January, making a stop in Boston on Friday. The Suns have found recent success, with a 6-2 record over their last eight games, but were met with a rough defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks in their previous outing. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been on a roll, securing consecutive victories over the Lakers and Nets, and boasting an impressive 37-15 record for the season.
The Suns started the season with a promising 16-7 record, but struggled through a rough stretch where they lost eight of 11 games and 17 of 22. Since then, the Suns have regained their footing, earning wins against tough competition such as the Nets, Grizzlies, and Raptors. Despite their recent success, the Suns saw their two-game win streak come to an abrupt halt with a 132-100 loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. Their only other road game since mid-January resulted in a hard-fought overtime win in San Antonio. Star guard Devin Booker will remain absent from the lineup due to a lingering groin strain and is expected to make his return next week.
- Phoenix is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 outings with the Celtics.
- The Phoenix Suns are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games against Boston.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games on the road.
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics 2/3/2023 Expert Picks and Game Analysis
Meanwhile, The Boston Celtics won 20 of their first 26 home games and held a 2.5 game lead over Milwaukee for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Boston raced out to a 30-point lead after one quarter and coasted to a 139-96 home victory over Brooklyn, Wednesday. The Celtics are on top of the eastern block at 37-15, nailed 26-for-54 from long distance, and shot a scorching 58 percent overall.
All-Star SF Jayson Tatum tallied a game-high 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting and grabbed nine boards. SF Jaylen Brown knocked down 7-for-12 from the 3-point range and finished with 26 points. Center Robert Williams III added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 outings with the Suns.
- The Boston Celtics are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games at home against Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics. The NBA pick to win this match is the Boston Celtics. Phoenix Suns SG Devin Booker has been sidelined with a groin injury for more than a month and could possibly play on February 7th. Both squads rank in the bottom third of the league in tempo and the top third in defensive efficiency. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 114-105.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM, EST
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
Date: Friday, February 3, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Boston Celtics -8
NBA Totals: 225.5
