Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/28
The Boston Celtics will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on December 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Celtics have a record of 19-11 and are ranked third in the Eastern Conference. They are on a four-game winning streak, having won their last game against the Indiana Pacers with a score of 140-122.
The Trail Blazers come into this game with a record of 12-19. They are ranked tenth in the Western Conference and have lost their last three games. Portland’s most recent game ended in a 103-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The game will be broadcast on NBCS.
Celtics vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Venue: Moda Center
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Betting Odds: Celtics -7.0 (-108), Trail Blazers +7.0 (-114)
Boston Celtics Team Preview
The Boston Celtics have been on a strong run recently. They secured a solid win against the Indiana Pacers, 140-122. Payton Pritchard stood out with 29 points, while Jaylen Brown added 30 points.
The team is effective on offense, with 116.8 points per game. They rank second in three-pointers made, with 15.7 per game. Their defense is also tough, allowing only 110.4 points per game.
Key players include Jaylen Brown, who averages 29.4 points per game, and Derrick White with 18.3 points per game. Payton Pritchard is another player to watch, with 17.2 points per game. The team will miss Jayson Tatum due to his injury.
Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have faced a tough stretch of games recently. They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 119-103. Deni Avdija was the standout player, scoring 29 points and adding 9 rebounds and 9 assists.
Portland’s season stats show a high pace with the most possessions per game in the league at 101.5. They rank 16th in points per game with 116.6. Despite this, their field goal percentage is low at 44.6%, placing them 29th in the league.
Injuries have impacted the Trail Blazers significantly. Key players like Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard are out. Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III also remain sidelined, affecting the team’s depth and performance.
BTB Betting Pick
The Celtics are favored by 7 points against the Trail Blazers. With Boston allowing only 110.4 points per game, they have a strong defense. Portland’s defense struggles, giving up 120.5 points per game. The projected score is Celtics 118, Trail Blazers 111. This suggests taking the Celtics to cover the spread at -7.0.
The total for the game is set at 229.5. Boston’s defense limits opponents, while Portland’s fast pace leads to high-scoring games. The projected total is 229 points. Given these numbers, the under 229.5 is a reasonable pick.