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Trail Blazers vs. Celtics prediction: Boston favored to win Monday's NBA game [1/26/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics predictions for NBA Monday.
The Boston Celtics will square off with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at TD Garden on Monday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Celtics as the most likely winner of the Trail Blazers vs. Celtics game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Celtics lineup will feature stars like Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, while the Trail Blazers will look to Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Blazers vs. Celtics prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NBA matchup between the Trail Blazers and Celtics 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Celtics a 75% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 115-108.
According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 223.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Trail Blazers vs. Celtics odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Trail Blazers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-106) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +275 | -325 |
| Total | o223.5 (-105) | u223.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Trail Blazers vs. Celtics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 +8.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | Trail Blazers | +275 |
| Total | Over 223.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Monday, the top play to make on this game is Trail Blazers +8.5 at the spread.
Trail Blazers vs. Celtics player props
Looking for Portland vs. Boston NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Shaedon Sharpe is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jaylen Brown is projected to have 31 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.
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.
Trail Blazers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | 21 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 38 |
| Jerami Grant | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Toumani Camara | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Caleb Love | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| Donovan Clingan | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 32 |
Celtics prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Celtics:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 31 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 55 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 41 |
| P. Pritchard | 16 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| Anfernee Simons | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
| Neemias Queta | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
Blazers vs. Celtics game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Celtics and Trail Blazers at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics
- Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: TD Garden
Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Monday, with Jaylen Brown projected for a game-high 55 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Trail Blazers vs. Celtics insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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