BOSTON CELTICS vs. PHOENIX SUNS PLAYER PROP BETS — MARCH 9, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Total Apex Sports. One of the marquee matchups from tonight’s slate of games features the Boston Celtics going on the road to take on the Phoenix Suns.
This Celtics-Suns matchup features a battle between two teams that are going in opposite directions. The Celtics have dropped two straight games, while the Suns have won their last two contests. Which players will step up and lead their respective teams to victory in this inter-conference tilt?
Here is a look at my player prop bets for this contest.
Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns Preview
Due to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s uncertain status for this contest, the key Boston Celtics player to watch for the road team is Kristaps Porzingis. He currently has -105 odds of scoring more than 22.5 points and -125 odds of finishing with less than 22.5 points.
Here is a look at how his numbers stack up against the estimated points total for this Boston Celtics/ Phoenix Suns matchup.
- In 14 career games against the Suns, KP is averaging 19.1 points per contest.
- On the season, he is averaging 20.4 points per game across 46 outings.
- In 24 road contests, Porzingis is averaging 20.2 PPG.
- Porzingis has played against Western Conference teams 14 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 23.3 points per outing.
- In three matchups against Pacific Division opponents, Porzingis is averaging 23 points per game.
- Over his last 10 outings, Porzingis has averaged 23.6 points per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup five times during that stretch.
Prediction: Kristaps Porzingis OVER 23.5 points
Do Durant’s numbers compare favorably against the projected point total for this Boston Celtics contest? Let’s take a closer look at the tale of the tape.
- In 22 career games against the Boston Celtics, KD is averaging 26.3 points per contest.
- On the season, he is averaging 28 points per outing across 56 appearances.
- In 27 road contests, Durant is averaging 27.6 PPG.
- Durant has played against Eastern Conference teams 20 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 28.8 points per outing.
- In six matchups against Atlantic Division opponents, Durant is averaging 30.8 points per game.
Prediction: Kevin Durant OVER 27.5 points
James Tillman’s Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns Player Prop Picks
- Player Prop Bet #1: Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics) OVER 23.5 points
- Player Prop Bet #2: Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns) OVER 27.5 points
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