3* Oddsmakers Error on Portland -

Boston vs. Portland, 02/24/2013 21:00 EDT, Score: 86 - 92

Point Spread: -2/-106 Portland

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Win

The Celtics are 9-17 on the road and play a Portland team that is 17-9 on their home court. Boston is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with a winning home record. They are also 6-13 in their last 19 games on the road.

This is the fourth road game in six days for Boston. The Trailblazers are a well-rested team playing their third game in the last seven days. In the second half of the season those extra days of rest can be huge difference makers for teams.

The Portland defense has been improving forcing 16.5 turnovers in their last two games while scoring 102.5 points per game in that same span. The home team laying such a small number is the value play in this matchup.