Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers Best Bets – Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Portland Trail Blazers (28-34) will take on the Boston Celtics (43-18) for the first time this season on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 PM ET at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics are favored to win with a point spread at -10.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Trail Blazers are sitting at 12th in the Western Conference and have gone 4-1 over their last five games, all of which have been on the road. They recently took care of the Philadelphia 76ers in a 119-102 outing.

Portland ranks 22nd in the league for averaging 110.7 points per game. Their defense ranks 18th for allowing opponents to average 114.2 points per game. This ratio is slightly negative, which is interesting to see their recent winning performances.

They offer the 18th-best pace of play in the league, meaning they are slightly below the league average on offense for getting a good momentum. Per 100 possessions on offense, their efficiency ranks 24th. On defense at the same rate, their efficiency ranks

21st.

Overall, they are ranked 22nd in their efforts on both ends of the floor. However, they have had issues with injuries and these numbers could be worse. For now, Anfernee Simmons leads the team in scoring at 19.0 points per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Celtics are second in the East and have a quality shot at making a deep run in the playoffs this season. They are coming off a 110-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets, which snapped their two game losing streak. They are now 3-2 in their last five games.

Jayson Tatum currently leads the team in several categories, such as 26.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. Their roster is mostly healthy, as Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are listed as game time decisions.

Boston ranks eighth on offense for producing 116.8 points per game. Their defense comes in at third for allowing opponents to average 108.2 points each match, offering a good margin of safety.

The Celtics’ efficiency on offense per 100 possessions ranks fourth, while their defense at the same time frame ranks fifth. This output on both ends of the floor ranks third overall. In addition, they rank 26th for their pace of play so this proves how efficient they are on the offensive end if they are a bit slower on offense.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics betting odds, favoring the Celtics by 10.5 points. The Celtics have a 78.9 percent chance of winning per market insights.

Boston is 19-11 at home while the Blazers are 12-20 away. The Celtics are tough in front of their home crowd. Look for the Celtics to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Boston Celtics -10.5 (-110)