The Boston Celtics (51-19) and Portland Trail Blazers (32-39) meet on March 24 2025 at the Moda Center. Tip-off is set for 6 PM ET. Both teams are on a four-game winning streak, making this a highly anticipated matchup.

Season Series Update

The Celtics won the first meeting this season, defeating Portland 128-118 on March 5 in Boston.

Boston continued its dominance on March 22, securing a 121-99 win over the Utah Jazz. Kristaps Porzingis had a standout game with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum added 26 points.

Portland also extended its winning streak, upsetting the Denver Nuggets 128-109 on March 22. Deni Avdija delivered his best game of the season, scoring 36 points with 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.

Key Injuries for March 24 2025

Celtics

• Jaylen Brown (knee) – out

• Jrue Holiday (shoulder) – questionable

• Kristaps Porzingis (illness) – questionable

• Jayson Tatum (knee) – questionable

• Xavier Tillman (knee) – out

Trail Blazers

• Deandre Ayton (calf) – out

• Donovan Clingan (illness) – questionable

• Jerami Grant (knee) – doubtful

• Anfernee Simons (illness) – questionable

• Jabari Walker (concussion) – questionable

• Robert Williams III (knee) – out

For live injury updates, check the NBA official injury report.

Betting Predictions for March 24 2025

Game Prediction

Boston Celtics 108, Portland Trail Blazers 102

Moneyline

• W1 and Under 222.5 – 6.5

• W1 and Over 222.5 – 6.5

• W2 and Under 222.5 – 2.5

• W2 and Over 222.5 – 2.45

Against the Spread (ATS)

• Bet Trail Blazers +7.5 (-110)

• Portland is 4-1 against the spread in its last five home games

• Boston has covered the spread in only 2 of its last 6 games

• The Trail Blazers are fighting for a play-in tournament spot, making this game crucial for them

• Deni Avdija is averaging 23.7 points per game in March, playing a key role in Portland’s success

Boston has won four straight against Portland, but with the Blazers’ home-court advantage, they have a solid chance of covering the spread.

Handicap and Total

• Handicap 1 (+7.5) and Over 222.5 – 3.6

• Handicap 1 (+7.5) and Under 222.5 – 3.5

• Handicap 2 (-7.5) and Over 222.5 – 3.5

• Handicap 2 (-7.5) and Under 222.5 – 3.75

Over/Under

• Bet Under 222.5 (-110)

• The Under has hit in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games and 7 of Portland’s last 10 games

• Defense has been a key factor in both teams’ winning streaks

  • Boston allows 99.7 points per game over its last four games

  • Portland allows just 101.7 points per game over the same stretch

• Expect a low-scoring defensive battle with the final score likely landing around 210 total points

Points and Outcome Betting Options

• 100 or more points Yes + W1 – 4.25

• 100 or more points No + W1 – 12

• 100 or more points Yes + W2 – 1.69

• 100 or more points No + W2 – 4.75

• 120 or more points Yes + W1 – 41

• 120 or more points No + W1 – 3.5

• 120 or more points Yes + W2 – 17

• 120 or more points No + W2 – 1.364

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