| MATCHUP | Portland Trailblazers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-23 | 28-17 |
| Spread | +8.5 -115 | -8.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +245 | -305 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-110) | Under 224.5 (-110) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Monday, January 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics meet Monday in NBA action at the TD Garden. 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 beat the Heat, lost to the Raptors, and they play the Wizards next. The Trail Blazers have won 11 of their last 15 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 116.1 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 26 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.9 points and 4.6 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Nets, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Hawks next. The Celtics have won 20 of their last 29 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.9 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.8 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17.6 points and 4.7 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Northwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Trail Blazers’ last 12 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last seven Monday night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown has scored 25+ points in nine consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Anfernee Simons is one of only four players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Jrue Holiday leads all Trail Blazers players for assists per 36 minutes (8.9) this season.
- Toumani Camara ranks 14th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.2).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.0).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (16.8).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.8%).
Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum. Neemias Queta and Josh Minott are questionable.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Blake Wesley, Duop Reath, Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, and Matisse Thybulle. Robert Williams III and Deni Avdija are questionable.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
I understand the Celtics are at home and the healthier team, but this line is disrespectful. Despite their injury situation, the Trail Blazers keep winning and cashing tickets. The Trail Blazers are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Trail Blazers are 26-20 ATS on the season overall, which makes them a top-five cover team in the NBA. The Trail Blazers beat the Celtics a month ago as 7-point underdogs. Since January 7, the Celtics are 1-4 ATS when favorites of 5 or more points. This month, the Trail Blazers are 3-2 SU when underdogs of 5 or more points. Give me the Trail Blazers and the buckets.