Suns vs Celtics prediction, props, odds: NBA player prop bet picks from red-hot computer simulation model

The Phoenix Suns (20-4) host the Boston Celtics (13-13) in a cross-conference NBA matchup on Friday night at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The Suns will be without All-Star guard Devin Booker (hamstring), while the Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown (ankle).

Phoenix is now favored by four points in the latest Suns vs Celtics odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 204.5. In addition to the Celtics vs Suns point spread and standard NBA betting lines, Caesars is also offering a plethora of prop bet options for this highly intriguing Friday night matchup, and the SportsLine computer simulation model has just revealed its top plays.

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The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 8 of the 2021-22 NBA season up almost $2,000 on all top-rated NBA picks this season. It's also on a stunning 121-78 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread that dates back to last season. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns.

Now, the model has locked in on Suns vs. Celtics and just revealed its top three prop bet picks for this NBA matchup.

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Jayson Tatum Under 27.5 points (-125)

SportsLine's model is currently projecting 24.8 points in 37 minutes for Tatum on Friday night. 

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Marcus Smart Total Points + Assists + Rebounds Under 22.5 (-110)

The model is projecting 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists for Smart on Friday night. That would put the 27-year-old at a total of 18.9, well under the 22.5 number from Caesars. 

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Chris Paul Total Points + Rebounds over 19.5

SportsLine's model is projecting Paul to score 16.4 points and grab 4.4 rebounds, for a total of 20.8, which would put the future Hall of Famer comfortably over the 19.5 number from Caesars. 

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