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A contest featuring two of the NBA’s brightest stars will see Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (45-21) host Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers (31-34) on March 8, 2023 at TD Garden. The Celtics are 10-point favorites. A 230.5-point over/under has been set in this matchup.
How to bet Celtics vs. Trail Blazers
Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10 points, with oddsmakers listing the Celtics as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Celtics have -476 odds to pick up the win, while the Trail Blazers are listed at +363 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 230.5 points.
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends
In the Celtics’ 66 games this year, they have 33 wins against the spread. Boston has been victorious in 43, or 70.5%, of the 61 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. The Celtics have eclipsed the over/under in 53.8% of their opportunities this year (35 times in 65 games with a set point total).
In the Trail Blazers’ 65 games this season, they have 31 wins against the spread. Portland has won 36.4% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (12-21). Trail Blazers games this year have gone over the total in 31 of 65 opportunities (47.7%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Celtics
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 61 | 30.3 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 54 | 26.6 | 7 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 55 | 14.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 66 | 11.9 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Marcus Smart | 49 | 11.4 | 3.4 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Trail Blazers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 52 | 32.4 | 4.6 | 7.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 4.3 |
| Jerami Grant | 60 | 20.8 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 45 | 13.8 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Cameron Reddish | 30 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 64 | 7.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1 |
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Trail Blazers: Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable (Calf), Justise Winslow: Out (Ankle), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Back), Anfernee Simons: Out (Ankle), Olivier Sarr: Out (Wrist)
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
Boston is giving up 112.5 points per game this year (ninth-ranked in NBA), but it has really played well on offense, scoring 117.7 points per contest (fourth-best). The Celtics are posting 120.9 points per game at home. In road games, they are averaging 114.3 points per contest. On offense, the Celtics have picked up their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 118.2 points per contest over that span compared to the 117.7 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
Boston is top-five this year in three-point shooting, ranking second-best in the league with 15.8 treys per game. Meanwhile, it ranks sixth with a 37.7% shooting percentage from downtown. In terms of shot breakdown, the Celtics have taken 52.5% two-pointers (accounting for 62.2% of the team’s baskets) and 47.5% from beyond the arc (37.8%).
What you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers
In 2022-23, Portland is 15th in the league on offense (114.9 points scored per game) and 18th defensively (115.6 points conceded). The Trail Blazers are scoring more points at home (119.6 per game) than on the road (110.4). While the Trail Blazers are averaging 114.9 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark over their last 10 games, tallying 116.2 a contest.
In 2022-23, Portland is eighth in the NBA in 3-point makes (13.2 per game) and eighth in 3-point percentage (37.5%). In 2022-23, the Trail Blazers have attempted 41.7% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 58.3% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 32.5% of the Trail Blazers’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 67.5% have been 2-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Celtics, and we predict that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -10). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 230.5 points.
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