Trail Blazers vs Celtics Picks and Prediction – 3/6/2025

The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics from TD Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Trail Blazers (28-34) have split their previous ten games and are four games out of tenth place in the Western Conference standings. On Monday, Portland outscored Philadelphia by 15 points during the third quarter of a 119-102 road victory. 

Portland G Anfernee Simons knocked down 6-for-11 from long distance and finished with a game-high 34 points. Shaedon Sharpe contributed 20 points (8-17 FG), 11 rebounds, and five assists. Rookie C Donovan Clingan added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who clobbered the 76ers on the glass by a 61-43 margin. 

The Boston Celtics have won 19 of their first 30 home games and hold a 2.5 game lead over New York for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics (43-18) rank third in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 116.8 points per game. On Sunday, Boston raced out to a 12-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 110-103 home victory versus Denver. 

All-Star G Jaylen Brown led five Boston players in double figures with 22 points (6-15 FG) and eight assists. Veteran C Al Horford chipped in 19 points (7-12 FG) and eight rebounds. All-Star F Jayson Tatum added 16 points (7-8 FT), 11 rebounds, and seven assists for the Celtics. 

Boston F Jayson Tatun (shoulder) and G Jaylen Brown (illness) are listed as questionable for this game. The Trail Blazers have been one of the best teams against the spread over the last two months and the Celtics tend to play down to their competition at times. Take the points. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 115-111.