Celtics vs. Suns Prediction, Odds & How to Watch – Tuesday, February 24

The Boston Celtics, winners of four straight road games, head to Phoenix to face the Suns in a marquee Tuesday night matchup. Boston enters at 37‑19 and has been dominant as a favorite, while Phoenix sits at 33‑25, fighting to stay in the playoff mix despite a rash of injuries.

Oddsmakers have installed the Celtics as 6.5‑point favorites, with a surprisingly low total of 209.5. Boston has won both head‑to‑head meetings this season, covering the spread each time, and they’ve been hot against the number recently, going 7‑3 ATS in their last 10.

Phoenix, meanwhile, has struggled to cover, posting a 4‑6 ATS mark over its last 10. With Jaylen Brown questionable and Jayson Tatum sidelined, Boston will lean heavily on Derrick White and Payton Pritchard to keep the offense flowing.

Phoenix counters with Grayson Allen (questionable) and Collin Gillespie, but they’ll miss Devin Booker’s scoring punch. The Celtics’ defense, ranked second in the league, could be the difference in a game where points may be at a premium.

Best Bet for Celtics vs. Suns

Best Bet: Suns +6.5 (-110) at DraftKings Sportsbook

Boston has been strong, but the injuries to Brown and Tatum loom large. Phoenix has been competitive at home, posting an ATS record of 18‑11‑1, and their defense ranks fifth in points allowed (111.6). The Celtics’ ATS record as favorites of 6.5+ points (15‑9) is solid, but the Suns’ ability to grind games down makes them a live underdog.

The total of 209.5 is low, but both teams’ recent scoring trends suggest the over could hit, Boston’s last 10 games have averaged 220.8 points, while Phoenix’s have averaged 220.1. Still, the safer play is backing the Suns to cover at home, especially with Boston’s lineup uncertainty.

Same‑Game Parlay Picks

3‑Leg SGP (Safer)

Suns +8.5 (alt spread)
Jaylen Brown 20+ points (if active)
Grayson Allen 2+ made threes

Combined Odds: +210

This safer parlay leans into Phoenix’s home ATS strength, Brown’s scoring if he plays, and Allen’s perimeter shooting.

Longshot SGP

Celtics -6.5 spread
Payton Pritchard 3+ made threes
Collin Gillespie 15+ points

Combined Odds: +575

This longshot parlay banks on Boston covering, Pritchard’s hot shooting, and Gillespie stepping up offensively.

Celtics vs. Suns Odds & Top Player Props

Main Odds Table

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Boston Celtics	-6.5	-258	O 209.5
Phoenix Suns	+6.5	+210	U 209.5

The above odds are sourced from FanDuel.

Player Props

Jaylen Brown points O/U 28.5 (+100)
Payton Pritchard points O/U 17.5 (-118)
Derrick White points O/U 16.5 (+102)
Jalen Green points O/U 20.5 (-108)
Collin Gillespie points O/U 16.5 (-118)

Odds updated: February 24, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

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Trends to Know for Celtics vs. Suns

Boston has won both head‑to‑head matchups against Phoenix this season, covering the spread each time.
The Celtics have covered in three straight games, all as favorites.
Phoenix has gone over 209.5 in 50 of 58 games this season.
The two teams average a combined 227.9 points per game, nearly 19 above the posted total.
Boston is 19‑9‑1 ATS on the road, compared to 13‑14‑0 at home.
Phoenix has been stronger ATS at home (18‑11‑1) than away (17‑10‑1).

Latest Injuries & NBA Injury Report

Team	Player	Injury	Status
Boston Celtics	Jaylen Brown	Knee	Questionable
Boston Celtics	Jayson Tatum	Achilles	Out
Phoenix Suns	Cole Anthony	Not with team	Out
Phoenix Suns	Grayson Allen	Ankle	Questionable
Phoenix Suns	Jordan Goodwin	Calf	Out
Phoenix Suns	Dillon Brooks	Hand	Out
Phoenix Suns	Haywood Highsmith	Knee	Out
Phoenix Suns	Devin Booker	Hip	Out

What time is Celtics vs. Suns?

The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns tip off on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Where is Celtics vs. Suns being played?

The game will be played at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

How can I watch Celtics vs. Suns on TV and live stream?

Fans can watch the game on NBCS‑BOS, AZFamily, and Suns+, with streaming available through Suns+ and NBC Sports platforms.

Game Info Table

Detail	Info
Date	Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time	9:00 p.m. ET
Arena	PHX Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
TV/Streaming	NBCS‑BOS, AZFamily, and Suns+

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