The Boston Celtics aim to get out of a slump when they host the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night.
Three consecutive losses for the Celtics – two coming in overtime – has kept them second in the East, but they’re now closer to third than they are first. Meanwhile, Portland is fighting to get into the West’s playoff picture, currently tied for the final spot at 31-34.
The Trail Blazers are on game four of a six-game road swing and have two straight wins, the last being when playing at Detroit on Monday. Boston will hit the road for six games after Wednesday.
Tip-off at TD Garden gets started at 7:30 p.m. EST, with the Celtics nearly a double-digit favourite on the NBA odds.
Trail Blazers vs. Celtics NBA Betting Odds
Four overtime time contests have helped, but the over has connected in eight of Boston’s last 11 games. All six of the last six Portland–Boston meetings have finished over the total too. The Celtics are the fourth-highest-scoring team this season with 117.7 points per game, while Damian Lillard has been lifting Portland’s recent totals with stellar offensive play.
The Trail Blazers come into Wednesday having covered in four of their last 12 road games. Boston is 1-4 ATS in their last five overall, but 9-2 in their last 11 Wednesday contests. Portland’s also covered in just three of their last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard continued his red hot pace in Monday’s win at Detroit, leading Portland with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists for his third career triple-double. Lillard is coming off a February where he averaged nearly 40 points per game, and is scoring 36.5 a night in March.
This stretch hasn’t yielded a ton of team success, as prior to back-to-back victories on Sunday and Monday the Trail Blazers had lost five of six games in which they allowed 120 points in each defeat. The Celtics possess one of the NBA’s better offences, so even if Lillard continues his pace Portland as a team will need to tighten up on defence as they fight for their playoff life.
Boston Celtics
It was a good thing Jayson Tatum and Al Horford both sat out Monday against Cleveland for load management, because Monday ended up being Boston’s second overtime loss in as many days. Tatum had dropped a team-high 40 points in the first loss, and Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 32 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists Monday.
All of Tatum, Horford, and Brown are expected to be in Boston’s starting lineup Wednesday. Tatum and Brown are combining for over 56 points a game this season, and both should be hungry to end a three-game losing streak in front of their home crowd. Boston is 25-9 on home court this season, the fourth-most home victories in the NBA.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Trail Blazers vs. Celtics?
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TRAIL BLAZERS
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CELTICS
123
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 Mar 1:21pm | POR | -10 -110 | O +231 -110 |
| Closing 8 Mar 11:51pm | POR | -9.5 -110 | O +231 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
| Points |
32.17 |
| Assists |
8.33 |
| Rebounds |
9.06 |
| FG% |
64.1 |
| Steals |
2.2 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
30.07 |
| Assists |
6.26 |
| Rebounds |
8.77 |
| FG% |
74.7 |
| Steals |
1.52 |
| Blocks |
1.37 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
27.15 |
| Assists |
5.25 |
| Rebounds |
10.5 |
| FG% |
87.5 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.7 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
| Points |
32.17 |
| Assists |
8.33 |
| Rebounds |
9.06 |
| FG% |
64.1 |
| Steals |
2.2 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
30.07 |
| Assists |
6.26 |
| Rebounds |
8.77 |
| FG% |
74.7 |
| Steals |
1.52 |
| Blocks |
1.37 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
27.15 |
| Assists |
5.25 |
| Rebounds |
10.5 |
| FG% |
87.5 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.7 |
Injuries
Gary Payton II (PG)
Shaedon Sharpe (SG)
Trendon Watford (SF)
Kevin Knox II (SF)
Trendon Watford (SF)
Drew Eubanks (PF)
Kevin Knox II (SF)
Shaedon Sharpe (SG)
Drew Eubanks (PF)
Kevin Knox II (SF)
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)
Marcus Smart (PG)
Blake Griffin (PF)
Marcus Smart (PG)
Marcus Smart (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Robert Williams III (C)
Derrick White (PG)
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Sun | Illness - 19 / 04 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Payton is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Shaedon Sharpe (SG) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Sharpe is tending to a right quadricep contusion, but he is forecasted to partake in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors. |
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| Trendon Watford (SF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Watford is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is likely to participate against the Warriors in Sunday's tilt. |
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| Kevin Knox II (SF) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Knox is nursing a right quad contusion, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| Trendon Watford (SF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Watford is projected to line up against the Clippers on Saturday despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Drew Eubanks (PF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Eubanks missed the previous contest due to a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors. |
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| Kevin Knox II (SF) | Prob Sat | Quadricep - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Knox II has a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will take on the Clippers on Saturday. |
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| Shaedon Sharpe (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
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Sharpe sat out the last game due to left knee tendinopathy, but it is projected that he will dress for Saturday's tilt against the Clippers. |
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| Drew Eubanks (PF) | Prob Thurs | Chest - 05 / 04 / 23 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
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Eubanks is hindered by left thoracic spasms, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Thursday's showdown against the Spurs. |
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| Kevin Knox II (SF) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
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Knox II is limited with left knee soreness, but it is projected that he will be available against the Spurs on Thursday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Malcolm Brogdon (SG) | Prob Mon | Forearm - 25 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 0-3 | + - |
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Brogdon is nursing a partially torn tendon in his right forearm, but it is anticipated that he will be active versus the Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Malcolm Brogdon (SG) | Prob Fri | Forearm - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Brogdon is managing a right forearm strain, but it is likely that he will take on the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Marcus Smart (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Smart is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Blake Griffin (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-6 | 6-6 | + - |
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Griffin is tending to lower-back pain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers. |
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| Marcus Smart (PG) | Ques Wed | Chest - 02 / 05 / 23 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Smart is nursing a chest contusion, leaving his status against the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals up in the air. |
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| Marcus Smart (PG) | Prob Sun | Tailbone - 22 / 04 / 23 | 8-9 | 11-6 | + - |
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Smart is hindered by a tailbone contusion, but it is projected that he will take on the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Prob Sat | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 12-9 | 13-8 | + - |
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Horford is nursing lower back stiffness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Hawks. |
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| Robert Williams III (C) | Prob Sat | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 12-9 | 13-8 | + - |
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Williams is managing left knee soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status for the Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Hawks. |
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| Derrick White (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 23 | 13-9 | 13-9 | + - |
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White has a left ankle sprain, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Friday's tilt with the Raptors. |
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| Malcolm Brogdon (SG) | Prob Sat | Back - 06 / 04 / 23 | 13-9 | 13-9 | + - |
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Brogdon is hampered by lower-back soreness, but it is likely that he will bounce back in time to face the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Mar 1:21pm POR -10 -110 O +231 -110 Closing 8 Mar 11:51pm POR -9.5 -110 O +231 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
Points 32.17
Assists 8.33
Rebounds 9.06
FG% 64.1
Steals 2.2
Blocks 1.31
Points 30.07
Assists 6.26
Rebounds 8.77
FG% 74.7
Steals 1.52
Blocks 1.37
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 27.15
Assists 5.25
Rebounds 10.5
FG% 87.5
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.7
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
Points 32.17
Assists 8.33
Rebounds 9.06
FG% 64.1
Steals 2.2
Blocks 1.31
Points 30.07
Assists 6.26
Rebounds 8.77
FG% 74.7
Steals 1.52
Blocks 1.37
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 27.15
Assists 5.25
Rebounds 10.5
FG% 87.5
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.7
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Injuries
Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Sun Illness - 19 / 04 / 23Shaedon Sharpe (SG)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23Trendon Watford (SF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 09 / 04 / 23Kevin Knox II (SF)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23Trendon Watford (SF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23Drew Eubanks (PF)
Out Sun Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23Kevin Knox II (SF)
Prob Sat Quadricep - 07 / 04 / 23Shaedon Sharpe (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 23Drew Eubanks (PF)
Prob Thurs Chest - 05 / 04 / 23Kevin Knox II (SF)
Prob Thurs Knee - 05 / 04 / 23Malcolm Brogdon (SG)
Prob Mon Forearm - 25 / 05 / 23Malcolm Brogdon (SG)
Prob Fri Forearm - 17 / 05 / 23Marcus Smart (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23Blake Griffin (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 05 / 05 / 23Marcus Smart (PG)
Ques Wed Chest - 02 / 05 / 23Marcus Smart (PG)
Prob Sun Tailbone - 22 / 04 / 23Al Horford (C)
Prob Sat Back - 08 / 04 / 23Robert Williams III (C)
Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Derrick White (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 23Malcolm Brogdon (SG)
Prob Sat Back - 06 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Gary Payton II (PG) Prob Sun Illness - 19 / 04 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Payton is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.
Shaedon Sharpe (SG) Prob Sun Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23 1-0 1-0 + - Sharpe is tending to a right quadricep contusion, but he is forecasted to partake in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors.
Trendon Watford (SF) Prob Sun Ankle - 09 / 04 / 23 1-0 1-0 + - Watford is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is likely to participate against the Warriors in Sunday's tilt.
Kevin Knox II (SF) Prob Sun Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23 1-0 1-0 + - Knox is nursing a right quad contusion, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Warriors on Sunday.
Trendon Watford (SF) Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 2-0 2-0 + - Watford is projected to line up against the Clippers on Saturday despite a right ankle sprain.
Drew Eubanks (PF) Out Sun Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 2-0 2-0 + - Eubanks missed the previous contest due to a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors.
Kevin Knox II (SF) Prob Sat Quadricep - 07 / 04 / 23 2-0 2-0 + - Knox II has a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will take on the Clippers on Saturday.
Shaedon Sharpe (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 3-0 2-1 + - Sharpe sat out the last game due to left knee tendinopathy, but it is projected that he will dress for Saturday's tilt against the Clippers.
Drew Eubanks (PF) Prob Thurs Chest - 05 / 04 / 23 3-0 2-1 + - Eubanks is hindered by left thoracic spasms, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Thursday's showdown against the Spurs.
Kevin Knox II (SF) Prob Thurs Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 3-0 2-1 + - Knox II is limited with left knee soreness, but it is projected that he will be available against the Spurs on Thursday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Malcolm Brogdon (SG) Prob Mon Forearm - 25 / 05 / 23 2-1 0-3 + - Brogdon is nursing a partially torn tendon in his right forearm, but it is anticipated that he will be active versus the Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG) Prob Fri Forearm - 17 / 05 / 23 3-4 3-4 + - Brogdon is managing a right forearm strain, but it is likely that he will take on the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Marcus Smart (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 5-6 6-5 + - Smart is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Blake Griffin (PF) Prob Sun Back - 05 / 05 / 23 6-6 6-6 + - Griffin is tending to lower-back pain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers.
Marcus Smart (PG) Ques Wed Chest - 02 / 05 / 23 6-7 7-6 + - Smart is nursing a chest contusion, leaving his status against the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals up in the air.
Marcus Smart (PG) Prob Sun Tailbone - 22 / 04 / 23 8-9 11-6 + - Smart is hindered by a tailbone contusion, but it is projected that he will take on the Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Al Horford (C) Prob Sat Back - 08 / 04 / 23 12-9 13-8 + - Horford is nursing lower back stiffness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Hawks.
Robert Williams III (C) Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 12-9 13-8 + - Williams is managing left knee soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status for the Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Hawks.
Derrick White (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 23 13-9 13-9 + - White has a left ankle sprain, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Friday's tilt with the Raptors.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG) Prob Sat Back - 06 / 04 / 23 13-9 13-9 + - Brogdon is hampered by lower-back soreness, but it is likely that he will bounce back in time to face the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.