Spurs Favored Over Celtics in Tuesday Matchup

Alex Hunter breaks down his top NBA player prop bets for the Spurs vs. Celtics game on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Alex Hunter previews the upcoming NBA matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Boston Celtics, providing his top player prop bets for the game on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Spurs are favored by 3.5 points at home, and Hunter highlights prop bets involving Celtics star Jayson Tatum, Spurs forward Julian Champagnie, and Spurs guard Devin Vassell.

Why it matters

This Spurs vs. Celtics game features two teams with playoff aspirations, and the player prop bets highlighted could provide valuable betting opportunities for fans looking to add some excitement to the matchup.

The details

Hunter's first prop bet targets Celtics forward Jayson Tatum to go over 4.5 assists. Tatum has been handling a high assist rate and is averaging 10 potential assists per game, and the faster-paced Spurs could allow him to rack up more dimes. For the Spurs, Hunter likes Julian Champagnie to go over 14.5 points + rebounds with Spurs veteran Harrison Barnes sidelined. Finally, Hunter is fading Spurs guard Devin Vassell, who has struggled with his shot recently, to stay under his points prop against the stingy Celtics defense.

  • The Spurs and Celtics will face off on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Jayson Tatum

A six-time NBA All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics.

Julian Champagnie

A forward for the San Antonio Spurs who has seen increased playing time with teammate Harrison Barnes out injured.

Devin Vassell

A guard for the San Antonio Spurs who has struggled with his shooting touch recently.

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What they’re saying

“Tatum logged 27 minutes in each of his first two starts of the season and that appears to be his limit right now. Still, that is plenty of time for him to clear this assist line. In his first two games back from his Achilles tear, Tatum has dished out seven and two assists. The six-time All-Star is handling a 25.4% assist rate and he is averaging 10.0 potential assists per game. Last season, Tatum averaged a career-high 6.0 assists on 11.6 potential assists per game with a 27% assist rate.”

— Alex Hunter, NBA Analyst (draftkings.com)

“Champagnie is a strong bet for this over with Harrison Barnes (ankle) out. The veteran has missed four straight and in his absence, Champagnie has stepped up with 14.3 points and 7.0 rebounds in 27.6 minutes per game, which ranks third for the Spurs during this run.”

— Alex Hunter, NBA Analyst (draftkings.com)

“Vassell has gone cold recently. In his last three, the wing has scored just eight, 11 and five points while shooting an ugly 26.9% from the field and 18.8% on three-pointers. Vassell's usage also hasn't been encouraging during this stretch, ranking just seventh for the Spurs in usage rate at 15.1%.”

— Alex Hunter, NBA Analyst (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The Spurs and Celtics will face off on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Bettors will be watching to see if Tatum can rack up assists, if Champagnie can continue his strong play with Barnes out, and if Vassell can break out of his shooting slump.

The takeaway

This Spurs vs. Celtics matchup features several intriguing player prop betting opportunities, as highlighted by NBA analyst Alex Hunter. Bettors will need to closely monitor the injury reports and recent performances of key players like Tatum, Champagnie, and Vassell to identify the most promising prop bets for this game.