Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 26-01-2026

In a compelling regular-season matchup, the Portland Trail Blazers (23-23) journey to the TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics (28-17) on January 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST. While both teams boast respectable records, a closer look at their current state, particularly their injury reports, reveals a significant disparity that could heavily influence the outcome of this contest.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Matchup Preview

Portland Trail Blazers Key Stats & Trends

The Portland Trail Blazers enter this game as a middle-of-the-pack team, largely propelled by the exceptional all-around play of Deni Avdija, who has been a statistical marvel, averaging 26.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 6.9 APG, 0.8 SPG, and 0.6 BPG. However, their recent performance has been inconsistent, exacerbated by a crippling injury list. While Donovan Clingan provides a strong presence on the glass with 10.9 RPG, the Blazers’ offensive flow and defensive rotations are severely compromised without key contributors, making sustained runs difficult. Their ability to score consistently will be a major question mark against a top-tier opponent.

Injury Report Portland Trail Blazers

Matisse Thybulle (Out): Thybulle (thumb/knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Kris Murray (Out): Murray (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Scoot Henderson (Out): Henderson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Duop Reath (Out): Reath (foot) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Robert Williams III (Day-to-day): Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Deni Avdija (Day-to-day): Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Blake Wesley (Out): Wesley underwent a successful procedure to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot Wednesday, and he’s expected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Damian Lillard (Out): Lillard won’t be back on the court for the 2025-26 season, as he made clear during an interview with YouTube influencer Speed on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics Key Stats & Trends

The Boston Celtics, despite a significant injury, remain a formidable force, largely thanks to the MVP-caliber season of Jaylen Brown, who is averaging an outstanding 29.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 4.9 APG, 1.0 SPG, and 0.4 BPG. His offensive firepower, combined with the playmaking of Derrick White (5.4 APG), ensures Boston’s offense remains potent. While Neemias Queta contributes significantly on the boards with 8.0 RPG, his day-to-day status adds a layer of uncertainty. Even without their primary superstar, the Celtics’ depth and Brown’s current form make them a tough out, especially at home.

Injury Report Boston Celtics

Neemias Queta (Day-to-day): Queta (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Josh Minott (Out): Minott (questionable) is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against Portland, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Jayson Tatum (Out): The Celtics have not ruled Tatum (Achilles) out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Best Bet

This matchup presents a clear advantage for the Boston Celtics. The Trail Blazers are decimated by injuries, with superstar Damian Lillard out for the season, Scoot Henderson sidelined, and the critical presence of Deni Avdija questionable. Even if Avdija plays, he’ll be facing a top-tier defense while potentially nursing an injury. The Celtics, despite missing Jayson Tatum, still possess an elite scorer in Jaylen Brown (29.8 PPG) and a strong supporting cast. Their home-court advantage at TD Garden further amplifies this disparity. Portland’s already thin rotation will struggle immensely to generate consistent offense or contain Boston’s attack. Expect the Celtics to control the pace and secure a comfortable victory. Given the offensive prowess of Brown and the likely defensive struggles of a short-handed Blazers squad, the total points line of 223.5 seems poised for an “over” outcome, as Boston should carry the scoring load.

Boston Celtics -8.5 (Spread)
Over 223.5 Total Points

Last 5 Games: POR

Form:

LWWWW

VS vs Toronto

L 110-98

PTS Sharpe 21

REB Clingan 16

AST Holiday 7

VS vs Miami

W 127-110

PTS Sharpe 27

REB Williams III 10

AST Holiday 7

VS @ Sacramento

W 117-110

PTS Avdija 30

REB Clingan 17

AST Avdija 8

VS vs Los Angeles

W 132-116

PTS Sharpe 25

REB Clingan 11

AST Love 7

VS vs Atlanta

W 117-101

PTS Sharpe 24

REB Clingan 12

AST Sharpe 5

Opponent	Result	Points	Rebounds	Assists
vs Toronto	L 110-98	Sharpe 21	Clingan 16	Holiday 7
vs Miami	W 127-110	Sharpe 27	Williams III 10	Holiday 7
@ Sacramento	W 117-110	Avdija 30	Clingan 17	Avdija 8
vs Los Angeles	W 132-116	Sharpe 25	Clingan 11	Love 7
vs Atlanta	W 117-101	Sharpe 24	Clingan 12	Sharpe 5

Last 5 Games: BOS

Form:

LWWLW

VS @ Chicago

L 114-111

PTS Brown 33

REB Brown 8

AST White 7

VS @ Brooklyn

W 130-126 2OT

PTS Pritchard 32

REB Brown 10

AST Brown 12

VS vs Indiana

W 119-104

PTS Brown 30

REB Brown 10

AST Pritchard 8

VS @ Detroit

L 104-103

PTS Brown 32

REB Brown 11

AST White 5

VS @ Atlanta

W 132-106

PTS Brown 41

REB Gonzalez 8

AST White 12

Opponent	Result	Points	Rebounds	Assists
@ Chicago	L 114-111	Brown 33	Brown 8	White 7
@ Brooklyn	W 130-126 2OT	Pritchard 32	Brown 10	Brown 12
vs Indiana	W 119-104	Brown 30	Brown 10	Pritchard 8
@ Detroit	L 104-103	Brown 32	Brown 11	White 5
@ Atlanta	W 132-106	Brown 41	Gonzalez 8	White 12

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Prediction | 01.26.26

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