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Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (48-22) travel West to face the Portland Trail Blazers (31-38) on Friday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics beat the the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-102 on Wednesday despite not covering as 4-point road favorites. Boston is 2 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Trail Blazers failed to cover as 3-point home underdogs in their 123-107 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Portland is on a 4-game losing streak and is currently the No. 13 seed in the Western Conference.

The Celtics and the Trail Blazers will duke it out for the 2nd time this season. Boston won 115-98 on March 8, covering as 9.5-point home favorites while the 230.5 Under hit.

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Celtics at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -4.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Celtics at Trail Blazers key injuries

Celtics

F Jayson Tatum (hip) questionable
C Robert Williams III (hamstring) out

Trail Blazers

G Damian Lillard (calf) probable
F Jerami Grant (quad) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 120, Trail Blazers 114

Moneyline

AVOID.

Assuming that Tatum is active for the Celtics, taking them in a parlay isn’t the worst idea, but they aren’t worth taking straight up at the current -190 odds.

Against the spread

CELTICS -4.5 (-110) is how I’d bet the spread if Tatum is available to play. Boston realizes it can gain ground on Milwaukee for the No. 1 seed with a win after the Bucks surprisingly lost to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

The Celtics are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road meetings against the Trail Blazers.

Over/Under

BET OVER 229.5 (-115).

Both of these teams are top 8 in offensive rating and Lillard is expected to suit up for the Trail Blazers. The Celtics are 6-1 to the Over in their last 7 games against a team with a losing record, and the Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

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Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (12-11) are currently on a five-game road trip through the Western Conference and face the Portland Trail Blazers (11-12) Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Moda Center. Below, we look at the Celtics vs. Trail Blazers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Celtics are coming off a 137-130 loss to the Utah Jazz Friday. F Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and G Dennis Schroder added 26 in the loss. They had won five of their previous seven games.

The Trail Blazers have lost four of their last five games, most recently in a 114-83 blowout at home to the San Antonio Spurs Thursday. They have been great at Moda Center to the tune of a 10-2 record despite the loss to the Spurs. Portland is 1-10 on the road.

Celtics at Trail Blazers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:03 p.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -1.5 (-112) | Trail Blazers +1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Trail Blazers key injuries

Celtics (not officially submitted)

G Jaylen Brown (hamstring) questionable

Trail Blazers

G Damian Lillard (abdomen) out
G Anfernee Simmons (ankle) out
F Nasir Little (ankle) out

Celtics at Trail Blazers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 109, Trail Blazers 98

Money line

The Blazers are 1-2 this season without Lillard in the lineup but 5-8 over the previous two seasons without him.

The Celtics are 6-7 on the road this season but are 4-3 overall against Western Conference teams.

If Brown is back in the lineup for the Celtics they will just be too much for a shorthanded Blazers team.

Take the CELTICS (-125).

Against the spread

Boston is 12-10-1 ATS overall this season but 10-6 ATS in its last 16 games.

Portland is 9-14 ATS and has only covered the spread once in its last five games. This is the first time all season the Blazers are underdogs at home.

The Celtics are 5-1 ATS as road favorites.

Take the CELTICS -1.2 (-112).

Over/Under

The Trail Blazers have averaged 96.0 points per game in their three games without Lillard. Three of their last four games overall have stayed Under the projected total.

Boston averages 107.3 points per game and only four of their last 16 games have gone Over the projected total.

Take UNDER 211.5 (-110).

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Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Boston Celtics (28-26) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (31-22) at Moda Center at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics-Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics kicked off a three-game road trip with a 105-87 road win against the Denver Nuggets, covering as 3.5-point underdogs. It was a strong defensive effort, and the third time in five games that the C’s actually kept their opponent under 100 points (all wins).

The Trail Blazers are looking to rebound after a 107-98 loss on their home floor against the Miami Heat Sunday. In fact, the Blazers are just 1-3 SU/ATS across the past four outings, with the Under cashing in each of the past three.

Celtics at Trail Blazers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Trail Blazers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Celtics +1 (-110) | Trail Blazers -1 (-110)
Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Trail Blazers: Key injuries

Celtics

SG Evan Fournier (health and safety protocols) out

Trail Blazers

PF Zach Collins (ankle) out

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Celtics at Trail Blazers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 113, Trail Blazers 108

Money line (ML)

The CELTICS (-105) kicked off the road trip with a resounding win over Western Conference power Denver Nuggets, and they are on a three-game heater, too. They’re playing much better basketball than the Trail Blazers (-115), who limp in just 1-3 SU/ATS across the past four.

Roll with the road team.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Celtics +1 (-110) are a better play just straight up on the money line for a better pay off. There is just no sense in playing the ‘dog with the point.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 227.5 (-105) is the best play on the board here. Both of these teams have had a power outage recently for whatever reason.

The Celtics have scored 109 or fewer points in five of their past eight, while allowing 106 or fewer in five of the past six. Boston has hit the Under in eight of its past nine, too.

For the Blazers, the Under is on a 3-0 run, while cashing in five of the past six. They have averaged just 106.3 PPG across the past three outings, which is 8.4 points per game fewer than their overall season average.

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