The Portland Trail Blazers (30-37) will take on the Boston Celtics (43-22) Sunday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena in Reunion, Fla., for a 3:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Blazers-Celtics NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Trail Blazers vs. Celtics: Key injuries
Trail Blazers:
- PG Jaylen Adams (back) questionable
- PF Caleb Swanigan (personal) out
- SF Trevor Ariza (personal) out
- SF Rodney Hood (Achilles) out
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Trail Blazers vs. Celtics: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Trail Blazers 117, Celtics 115
Moneyline (ML)
The Celtics (-189) open this contest as slight “home” favorites over the TRAIL BLAZERS (+155). Boston is coming off a tough 119-112 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Trail Blazers had an impressive 140-135 overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday.
With the Blazers needing this game more to reach the playoffs, expect them to play with more urgency than the Celtics. This should be a close game throughout but bet on PG Damien Lillard and the Trail Blazers as underdogs in this one.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Celtics (-4, -110 open this contest as two-basket favorites over the TRAIL BLAZERS +4 (-110). Boston has struggled mightily against the spread, covering just once in their last six games dating back to March.
While it’s tough to come to too many conclusions based on games months ago, it’s just been a while since they played great basketball. If the moneyline is too bold of a bet for you, consider taking the Blazers with the points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this interconference matchup is set at 230.5 points. Both of these teams rank inside the top-12 in offense, but the difference here could be the Trail Blazers’ poor defense. On the season, they are allowing 115.6 points per game, fifth-most in the NBA.
Look for this to be a fast-paced game with a lot of scoring, and for the OVER 230.5 (-110) to ultimately hit in Orlando.
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