Celtics vs. Trail Blazers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 28

The Portland Trail Blazers (12-19) will look to break a three-game losing streak when hosting the Boston Celtics (19-11) on December 28, 2025 at Moda Center.

The Celtics are currently solid 7-point favorites against the Trail Blazers. The matchup has a point total of 229.5.

Celtics vs. Trail Blazers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, December 28, 2025
• Game time: 6 p.m. ET
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Arena: Moda Center
• Total: 229.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -7
• Moneyline: Celtics (-260), Trail Blazers (+215)

How to watch Celtics vs. Trail Blazers

• TV Channel: Rip City TV - KUNSDT2
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Trail Blazers

• In 16 games this season, the Celtics and their opponents have gone over 229.5 total points.
• The Trail Blazers have played 20 games this season that ended with a point total above 229.5 points.
• The teams combine to score 233.4 points per game, 3.9 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams give up 230.9 points per game combined, 1.4 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Trail Blazers

• Boston has won 17 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 13 times.
• When playing as at least 7-point favorites this season, the Celtics have an ATS record of 7-4.
• The Trail Blazers have compiled a 15-16-0 ATS record so far this year.
• When playing as at least 7-point underdogs this season, Portland has an ATS record of 5-2.
• The Trail Blazers are 7-7 against the spread, and 5-9 overall, at home.
• At home, Portland is winless ATS (0-2) as a 7-point underdog or greater.
• The Celtics are 9-6 overall, and 9-5-1 against the spread, on the road.
• On the road, as 7-point favorites or more, Boston is 3-1 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Trail Blazers

• The Celtics have a 13-6 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 68.4% of those games).
• This season, the Trail Blazers have won seven out of the 20 games, or 35%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -260 or shorter, Boston has a record of 8-3 (72.7% win percentage).
• This season, Portland has won two of its seven games when it is the underdog by at least +215 on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 72.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Trail Blazers

• Pick ATS: Trail Blazers (+ 7)
• Pick OU: Under (229.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 112 - Trail Blazers 110
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