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The Boston Celtics (51-19) and Portland Trail Blazers (32-39) meet Sunday at the Moda Center. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0, winning 128-118 in Boston on March 5
The Celtics extended their win streak to 4 games on Friday night, cruising past the Utah Jazz 121-99. They covered as a 15-point road favorite as the Under (228) hit. C Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and a steal while F Jayson Tatum added 26 points.
Portland picked up its 4th straight win on Friday night, rolling past the Denver Nuggets 128-109. The Trail Blazers covered as a 2-point home underdog with the Over (227.5) cashing. They dominated inside, outscoring the Nuggets 64-42 in the paint. F Deni Avdija scored a season-high 36 points while adding 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and a block.
Celtics at Trail Blazers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at Trail Blazers key injuries
Celtics
- F Jaylen Brown (knee) out
- G Jrue Holiday (shoulder) questionable
- C Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable
- F Jayson Tatum (knee) questionable
- C Xavier Tillman (knee) out
Trail Blazers
- C Deandre Ayton (calf) out
- C Donovan Clingan (illness) questionable
- F Jerami Grant (knee) doubtful
- G Anfernee Simons (illness) questionable
- F Jabari Walker (concussion) questionable
- C Robert Williams III (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Trail Blazers picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 108, Trail Blazers 102
Moneyline
PASS.
Boston (-300) will win this game, but Portland will make it interesting which is why I’ll take my wager to the spread.
Against the spread
BET TRAIL BLAZERS +7.5 (-110).
Portland is making a strong push during its 7-game homestand, winning and covering in 4 of the last 5 games. The Trail Blazers have been tough at home, holding a winning record on their court (20-16). Meanwhile, Boston has won 5 of its last 6 games, but covered the spread in just 2 of those games.
This game means a lot more for Portland, which sits 2 games out of the play-in tournament, while Boston is already locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Trail Blazers’ defense has been solid, and Avdija has been a huge factor, averaging 23.7 points per game (PPG) in March.
The Celtics have won the last 4 meetings against Portland and should come away with the win again, but given the circumstances the Trail Blazers have a good shot at keeping it close and covering the spread.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 222.5 (-110).
Boston and Portland have both leaned toward the Under lately, with the Celtics staying Under in 5 of their last 7 games and the Trail Blazers in 7 of their last 10 contests. Defense has been the key for both teams during their recent win streaks. Boston has held opponents to 99.7 PPG over its last 4 wins, while Portland has allowed just 101.7 PPG during its 4-game streak. I see this game landing around 210 total.
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