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2023 NBA Handicapping – Trail Blazers vs. Boston
(31-34) Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics (45-21)
Date: Wednesday, March 8th
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Moneyline Odds: Trail Blazers +380 | Celtics -475 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Trail Blazers +9.5 | Celtics -9.5
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First thing to remember, the road Trail Blazers come into this one off a 110-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons. They entered that one as 4.5-point favorites and covered for the second game in a row, but it was also just the second cover in their last five outings.
The home Celtics come into this one off a 118-114 road los to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They entered that one as 7.5-point underdogs and covered for just the first time in their last five outings.
Without any further ado, let’s get to this Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics matchup.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current during games on Tuesday, March 7. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Wednesday, March 8.
ATS
The Trail Blazers are 33-32 overall against the spread on the season, 16-17 ATS as the away team and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Additionally, the Celtics are 35-31 against the spread on the season, 18-16 ATS as the home team and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Season Series
So far, these teams have not faced off during the 2022-23 regular season.
Wednesday marks the first of two meetings between these squads.
Trail Blazers
Season Stats
Offense
Overall, the Trail Blazers enter this one scoring 114.9 points per game—a number that ranks 14th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Trail Blazers score 114.3 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 6 spot so far this season.
Defense
Overall, defensively, this team is allowing 115.6 points per game, which ranks 19th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 114.7 per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 27th across the league.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Jusuf Nurkic, C (Questionable—calf)
- Ryan Arcidiacono, G (OUT—back)
- Anfernee Simons, SG (OUT—ankle)
- Ibou Badji, C (OUT)
- Justise Winslow, PF (OUT)
Boston Celtics
Season Stats
Offense
The Celtics enter this one scoring 117.7 points per game—a number that ranks 4th across the NBA.
Looking at the advanced stats, the Celtics score 115.3 points per 100 possessions, putting them in the No. 3 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 112.5 points per game, which ranks 9th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 109.5 per 100 possessions, which ranks 4th.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics Injury Report
Summarizing the injury report…
- Payton Pritchard, PG (Questionable—ankle)
- Robert Williams, C (OUT—hamstring)
- Danilo Gallinari, PF (OUT—knee)
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics Betting Trends:
- First, Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- On the same page, Trail Blazers are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Also, Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Additionally, Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Finally, Trail Blazers are 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Boston.
Free Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Prediction:
The Trail Blazers have been trying to right the ship for quite some time. They’re not exactly there, but they have two important wins behind them as they exit the “easy” part of their six-game road trip with three games to go.
On the other side, the Celtics have lost three contests in a row, including three of their last four overall.
C’s Flip The Script
Boston has a great opportunity Wednesday night to start a fresh winning streak. Conversely, the Blazers falling could send them into a rough late-season tailspin.
Both of these teams have plenty to fight for, with the Celtics targeting home-court advantage in the playoffs and Portland vying for play-in contention.
At this point, even if you struggle trusting Boston as Finals contenders, it’d be quite surprising to see them let this one slip.
All that in mind, give this one to the Celtics both straight up and against the spread before they head out for a long road trip.
4* Free Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Betting Pick: BOS -9.5
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