Portland Trail Blazers @ Boston Celtics Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 3/5/2025 7:00 PM EST

We have your Portland Trail Blazers @ Boston Celtics prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Boston Celtics hit the road to face the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers @ Boston Celtics Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Boston Celtics -450 (FanDuel), Portland Trail Blazers +380 (DraftKings).
Best Spread Odds: Boston Celtics -10.5 (-107, BetRivers), Portland Trail Blazers +10.5 (-110, Caesars).
Best Total Odds: Over 224.5 (-112, FanDuel), Under 225.5 (-110, BetMGM).

Game Info

Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: KATU, KUNP, NBCS-BOS

Portland Trail Blazers @ Boston Celtics Preview

The Boston Celtics (43-18) enter this matchup as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Portland Trail Blazers (28-34) sit 12th in the Western Conference. The Celtics are heavy favorites, boasting a strong home record of 19-11 and a dominant defense ranked 3rd in points allowed per game (108.2). However, injuries to key players like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis could impact their performance.

The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, have shown resilience, winning five of their last six games, including an impressive 119-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Anfernee Simons has been a standout performer, averaging 21.6 points per game. Despite their recent form, the Blazers have struggled against the Celtics, losing their last four meetings and failing to win in Boston since 2022.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers have faced off 124 times in the regular season, with the Celtics leading the series 75-49. In their last 10 matchups, the Celtics have won 8 games, including the most recent meeting on April 7, 2024, where they secured a 124-107 victory at TD Garden. The Celtics have dominated this matchup historically, particularly at home, where the Blazers have struggled to find success.

Pick: Boston Celtics -10.5

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The Celtics are the clear favorites in this matchup, even with potential injuries to key players. Their defensive prowess and ability to dominate from beyond the arc make them a tough opponent for the Trail Blazers, who rank poorly in three-point defense. While the Blazers have been competitive recently, their struggles against the Celtics and on the road make it difficult to back them in this spot. The Celtics should cover the -10.5 spread.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Jayson Tatum Over 29.5 Points

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Despite being listed as questionable, if Tatum plays, he is the focal point of the Celtics' offense, averaging 26.8 points per game. The Blazers' weak three-point defense could allow Tatum to excel from beyond the arc.

2. Anfernee Simons Over 3.5 Three-Pointers Made

Simons has been a consistent threat from deep, averaging 3.1 three-pointers made per game. With the Celtics' defense potentially missing key players, Simons could find opportunities to hit from long range.

3. Derrick White Over 4.5 Assists

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White has been a reliable playmaker for the Celtics, averaging 4.3 assists per game. With injuries to other key players, he may take on an increased role in facilitating the offense.

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