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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Trail Blazers

The Boston Celtics tip off against the Portland Trail Blazers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Celtics Set to Outperform Blazers

There’s an attractive line of -6.5 when it comes to the Celtics in their clash against the Trail Blazers. The -114 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

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Celtics Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics have won their previous four games. A 140-122 triumph recently occurred on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when playing Indiana Pacers. Jaylen Brown dropped 30 points, as Payton Pritchard finished with 29 and Sam Hauser 23.

Portland Trail Blazers have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Moda Center, they were turned over 119-103 by LA Clippers. Offensively, Deni Avdija led the charge with 29, while Toumani Camara contributed 20 and Shaedon Sharpe 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 129-116 victory was registered against the Blazers at Moda Center. The Celtics have six straight wins against the Blazers. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 120.6 points, 43.2 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 49.7% from the field and 80.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.3 points and 38.1 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.7 points, Neemias Queta 6.7 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.9 assists, while Derrick White averages 4.6 (41.4%) 3-pointers made.

Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

The Blazers have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.3 points, 44.2 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 77.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.0 points and 43.6 rebounds.

Deni Avdija is averaging 25.2 points and 7.7 assists, while Donovan Clingan has an average of 7.7 rebounds and Shaedon Sharpe 2.6 (45.6%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks

Our expert Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Celtics are available at -114 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBA contest. The attractive -6.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value wager.

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Key Celtics vs Trail Blazers stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blazers in 6 consecutive games against Celtics.

Celtics -6.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Payton Pritchard Over 4.5 Assists -154 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has finished with Over 4.5 assists in 5 straight games on the road. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -154 that he is able to land a return.

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Derrick White (Celtics) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We recommend backing the +103 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -6.5
Totals Over 229.5
Player Assists Payton Pritchard Over 4.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Celtics -6.5, Over 229.5 and Payton Pritchard (Celtics) to have Over 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 123 - 114 Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Celtics when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 123-114 should provide some entertainment.

Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Giving Celtics Plenty of Respect

Boston Celtics are -256 favorites and that means a 72% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Portland Trail Blazers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +210.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 229.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Over 229.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Jaylen Brown. You can get -111 that he scores Over 30.5 points or -115 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 30.5
-111
Under 30.5
-115
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 26.5
-120
Under 26.5
-108
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Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)
Over 23.5
-109
Under 23.5
-118
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 18.5
-127
Under 18.5
-101
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Player Assists
Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-112
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-118
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+107
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+116
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Player Rebounds
Donovan Clingan (Blazers)
Over 10.5
-125
Under 10.5
-105
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 7.5
-101
Under 7.5
-130
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-114
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+113
Under 6.5
-149
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Celtics Have Bossed Recent Head-to-Heads at Moda Center

The Trail Blazers have endured three straight losses at Moda Center. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 115.00 points on offense and surrendering 120.90 on defense.

The Celtics own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 117.60 points scored and 109.00 points allowed.

The last time these teams met at Moda Center, the Celtics came out on top 129-116 against the Blazers. In 8 recent head-to-head matchups at Moda Center, the Celtics have notched seven victories, while the Blazers have recorded one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Home Stats 3-7 235.90 115.00 120.90 6 4
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 7-3 226.60 117.60 109.00 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 28 33.7 824 136 29.4 4.9 2.1 6.3 0.5 1.2
Derrick White 29 33.33 532 149 18.3 5.1 3.3 4.2 1.3 1.3
Payton Pritchard 30 32.59 515 155 17.2 5.2 2.7 4.5 0.1 0.8

Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Deni Avdija 31 35.02 793 206 25.6 6.6 2.3 7.1 0.6 0.7
Toumani Camara 31 33.55 390 85 12.6 2.7 2.4 5.2 0.5 1.1
Jrue Holiday 12 33.39 200 99 16.7 8.3 2.6 5.3 0.3 1.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Celtics 140-122 Pacers
22 Dec NBA
Pacers 95-103 Celtics
20 Dec NBA
Celtics 112-96 Raptors
19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
11 Dec NBA
Celtics 101-116 Bucks
07 Dec NBA
Celtics 121-113 Raptors
05 Dec NBA
Lakers 105-126 Celtics
04 Dec NBA
Celtics 146-101 Wizards
02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics

Previous Portland Trail Blazers Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Clippers 119-103 Trail Blazers
23 Dec NBA
Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers
22 Dec NBA
Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers
20 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings
18 Dec NBA
Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers
14 Dec NBA
Warriors 131-136 Trail Blazers
11 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 120-143 Pelicans
07 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 96-119 Grizzlies
05 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 116-122 Pistons
03 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 122-110 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 8 23 0.258 112 122 -10 5-10 3-13 1-3 6-19 3-7 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 8 23 0.258 112 122 -10 5-10 3-13 1-3 6-19 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 8 23 0.258 112 122 -10 5-10 3-13 1-3 6-19 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak