Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 20 Selected Experts predict this event. Boston (votes: 14 - 70%). Portland (votes: 6 - 30%).
Expected Score (Market Odds): 117:108
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Lineups
Starting Lineups
7. Brown J.
91. Cissoko S.
30. Hauser S.
33. Camara T.
88. Queta N.
23. Clingan D.
9. White D.
17. Sharpe S.
11. Pritchard P.
5. Holiday J.
Substitutes
28. Gonzalez H.
18. Cooke J.
8. Minott J.
9. Grant J.
55. Scheierman B.
2. Love C.
4. Simons A.
21. Rupert R.
26. Tillman X.
35. Williams R.
27. Walsh J.
16. Yang Hansen
77. Williams A.
Coaches
. Mazzulla J.
. Billups C.
Preview
This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: )).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Boston won 4.
Boston has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
Portland is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
Boston may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Recently, Boston has had a series of away games.
Recently, Portland has had a series of home games.
In this match, Boston is seen as the favorite.
There will not play in Boston: Minott J.
(Ankle Injury)
Tatum J.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
There will not play in Portland: Avdija D.
(Back Injury)
Henderson S.
(Muscle Injury)
Lillard D.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
Murray K.
(Lower Back Injury)
Reath D.
(Foot Injury)
Thybulle M.
(Finger Injury)
Wesley B.
(Foot Injury)
Williams R.
(Knee Injury)
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Boston won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 2240:2122. (average 112:106.1).
Including home matches between the teams, Boston won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 978:937. (average 108.7:104.1).
Outrights of NBA for now
Boston Celtics: 5.46% Portland Trail Blazers: 1.06%