Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction 3/5/25 NBA Picks

Boston Celtics (43-18) vs Portland Trail Blazers (28-34)

Game Info: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)

Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -10.5 -- Over/Under: 224.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBC Sports BO

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics do battle at the TD Garden on Wednesday night. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Pick.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have been in great shape as they've won five of their last six games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after running past the struggling 76ers in a 119-102 road win on Monday. Anfernee Simons led the team with 34 points on 13 of 26 shooting, Shaedon Sharpe added 20 points with 11 rebounds and five assists while Donovan Clingan chipped in with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and trailed going into halftime. Then they dominated the second half by 63-41 to make it look easy in the end. The Trail Blazers will meet the Thunder after this game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in great shape as they've won 11 of their last 14 games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after outlasting the Nuggets in a 110-103 home win on Sunday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 22 points, five rebounds, and eight assists, Al Horford added 19 points with eight rebounds and three steals, Derrick White scored 17 points while Jayson Tatum chipped in with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they were always in control after holding the Nuggets to just 20 points in the first quarter. In fact, the Celtics took an early double-digit lead and pushed the margin out to 20 points before they survived a late charge from the Nuggets. 
 

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Celtics have won 16 of their last 17 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The Trail Blazers have lost 10 of their last 11 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
  • The home team has covered the spread in four of the Celtics' last five games.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

  • The Trail Blazers have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Celtics have lost each of their last three games as home favorites following a home win.
  • The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 night games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

  • Four of the Trail Blazers' last five games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Four of the Celtics' last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Trail Blazers have ruled out Robert Williams once again and they have Jerami Grant listed as questionable. The Celtics have ruled out Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday and they are keeping eyes on Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum who are both questionable. The Trail Blazers have been flying under the radar as they have been playing some of their best basketball of the season and they are certainly tempting in this spot with this hefty spread. Sure, the Celtics have been running through every team and are always tough to beat at home, but they are just so banged up at the moment which opens the door for the Trail Blazers to take advantage.

Peter’s Pick Portland +10.5

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