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Celtics vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Why Boston is favored to win Sunday's NBA game [12/28/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics will meet in NBA action at Moda Center on Sunday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of the Celtics vs. Trail Blazers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara, while the Celtics will rely on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Celtics vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA game between the Celtics and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Celtics a 71% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 117-111.
According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 229.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Celtics | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-115) | +6.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -255 | +220 |
| Total | o229.5 (-108) | u229.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Trail Blazers +6.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Celtics | -255 |
| Total | Over 229.5 | -108 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Trail Blazers +6.5 at the spread.
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers player props
Betting on Celtics vs. Trail Blazers NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Jaylen Brown is expected to lead the Celtics with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Deni Avdija is projected to have 27 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Celtics prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 29 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 51 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 39 |
| P. Pritchard | 17 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| Anfernee Simons | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Luka Garza | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Trail Blazers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 27 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 54 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Toumani Camara | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Donovan Clingan | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| Caleb Love | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Celtics vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Trail Blazers and Celtics at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Moda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Sunday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 54 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Celtics vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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