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Is Jayson Tatum Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Celtics vs. Suns)

The latest injury update for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns.

Peter Dewey

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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UPDATE: Jayson Tatum has been RULED OUT on Wednesday.

UPDATE: Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday night's game.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered an ankle injury on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, as he landed on Domantas Sabonis' foot after shooting a 3-pointer.

The close-out by Sabonis was deemed to be a flagrant foul, and Tatum left the game and did not return.

On Wednesday, the All-Star forward is listed as doubtful on Boston's injury report against the Phoenix Suns.

While Tatum likely will miss this game, the doubtful tag is a good sign for his chances of returning to the lineup sooner rather than later. It was reported after Boston's win over the Kings that Tatum was in good spirits in the locker room.

Still, with the star forward likely sitting in this game, there is one Celtics player that I'm targeting in the prop market. Here's a full breakdown of the bet.

Best Celtics Prop Bet vs. Suns With Jayson Tatum Doubtful

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

  • Kristaps Porzingis OVER 6.5 Rebounds (-135)

Earlier today, I shared my favorite prop bet for Boston in my NBA Best Bets column – Peter’s Points: 

Since Tatum (doubtful) is unlikely to play in this game, the C’s are going to need someone to step up to fill the void on the glass since Tatum has been the team’s top rebounder.

Enter Kristaps Porzingis.

The Boston big man is averaging just 6.9 rebounds per game this season, but he has at least eight boards in three of his four games since returning from an illness. Overall, KP has seven or more rebounds (clearing this line) in 23 of his 36 games this season.

This is a decent matchup for Porzingis as well, as the Phoenix Suns are just 17th in the NBA in opponent rebounds per game.

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Peter Dewey
PETER DEWEY

Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.

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