Celtics vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 16, 2026, 11:40PM | Published: Mar 16, 2026, 1:05PM
The Boston Celtics will take on the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at TD Garden on Tuesday, commencing at 10:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a Suns team that includes Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Grayson Allen.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Suns game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Boston vs Phoenix NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 76% chance of beating the Suns at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Suns: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.25, Suns $4.20
- Line: Celtics -9 ($1.91), Suns +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.25 and the Suns at $4.20.
The Celtics are listed as 9-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Suns (+9) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 216.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Suns +9 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Celtics vs Suns predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Suns to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Celtics vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Suns at TD Garden this Tuesday is the Celtics winning 112-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs Phoenix game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Celtics vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Celtics and Suns at TD Garden is scheduled to tip off at 10:30am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
- Time: 10:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Phoenix predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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