Portland Trail Blazers VS Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Preview – 04/07/2024

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Overview

• Date: April 7, 2024
• Venue: TD Garden
• Spread: Portland Trail Blazers 16 (-110), Boston Celtics -16 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 216
• Moneyline: Portland Trail Blazers 850, Boston Celtics -1300

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Portland Trail Blazers - 10%
• Boston Celtics - 90%

Projected Win %:

• Portland Trail Blazers - 7%
• Boston Celtics - 93%

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Game Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers (21-56) are set to take on the Boston Celtics (61-16) in an NBA matchup on Sunday night. The game will tip off at 6:00 PM ET at TD Garden, the Celtics' home arena.

The Trail Blazers face a tough challenge as they will be playing on the road after a long cross-country trip, spanning two time zones. This extended travel may put them at a disadvantage and could impact their chances of winning the game.

The Celtics, on the other hand, are heavily favored to win this matchup, especially playing on their home court. The current spread stands at Celtics -16.5, indicating the wide gap in expectations between the two teams. The Moneyline for the Celtics is -1300, while the Trail Blazers' Moneyline is +850, suggesting that the odds heavily favor the Celtics with an implied win probability of 90%, compared to the Trail Blazers' 10%.

In terms of recent performance, the Celtics have been playing solid basketball, winning 40 of their last 50 games. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have struggled, losing 36 of their last 50 games.

In their most recent outings, the Trail Blazers secured a 108-102 victory over the Washington Wizards, while the Celtics narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings with a score of 101-100.

For those interested in player prop betting, Scoot Henderson's Points, Rebounds, and Assists (PRA) have been a popular market for this game. Many sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over, believing that the current line of Over 27.5 PRA (-110) offers value and may be mispriced.

As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike will be eagerly anticipating this Sunday night showdown between the Trail Blazers and the Celtics. Will the heavily favored Celtics continue their dominant form, or can the Trail Blazers overcome the odds and pull off an upset on the road? Only time will tell.

Final Score Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers 100.78 vs Boston Celtics 119.45

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