Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/26

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to play the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 26, 2026. The Trail Blazers hold a record of 23-23 this season. They are 10-12 on the road and recently lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-98.

The Boston Celtics have a 28-17 record and are playing at home, where they are 13-7. In their last game, they lost to the Chicago Bulls 114-111. Both teams aim to bounce back from losses as they meet in this game.

Trail Blazers vs Celtics Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics
• Venue: TD Garden
• Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
• Betting Odds: Trail Blazers Spread +8.5 (-111), Celtics Spread -8.5 (-110), Trail Blazers MoneyLine +276, Celtics MoneyLine -344, Over/Under 224

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers head into their next game with some strong performances in recent outings. Against the Sacramento Kings, Deni Avdija led the way with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Donovan Clingan also made an impact with 21 points and 17 rebounds in that game.

Shaedon Sharpe has been a key player for the Trail Blazers, scoring 27 points against both the Sacramento Kings and the Miami Heat. His performance has been consistent, adding valuable points and rebounds. Jrue Holiday also contributed significantly with his playmaking, tallying 7 assists against the Toronto Raptors.

Portland’s current season stats show a team that excels in three-point attempts, ranking 3rd in the league. However, they struggle with three-point percentage, sitting at 30th. The team has been efficient at the free-throw line, making them a threat in close games with the 6th most free throws made per game.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Chicago Bulls by 3 points with a score of 111-114. In this game, Jaylen Brown stood out with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Looking at their overall season stats, the Celtics average 116.9 points per game, ranking 12th in the league. They are strong in three-point shooting, making 15.8 threes per game, which is second in the NBA. However, they struggle with free throws, ranking 30th in both attempts and makes per game.

In terms of player performance, Jaylen Brown is a key contributor with an average of 29.8 points per game. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard also contribute with averages of 17.6 and 16.7 points, respectively. The team faces challenges with injuries, as Jayson Tatum remains out, and Neemias Queta and Josh Minott are questionable.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by 8.5 points against the Trail Blazers. The Celtics score 116.9 points per game and allow 110.3 points. The Trail Blazers score 116.1 points and allow 117.8 points. Given the Celtics’ strong defense, they should cover the -8.5 spread.

The over/under line is set at 224 points. The projected score is Celtics 118, Trail Blazers 106. The Celtics’ defense is tough, and the Trail Blazers struggle with field goal percentages. This game should go under 224 points.