Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Jazz

The Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the Utah Jazz in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re excited to see the Celtics at -8.5 on the spread and think it’s a great number for them to cover against the Jazz at odds of -108.

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Boston Celtics suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 114-108 scoreline occurred on the road at Moda Center against Portland Trail Blazers. Jaylen Brown poured in 37 points, with Anfernee Simons contributing 13 and Hugo Gonzalez adding 13.

Utah Jazz won last time out by a 127-114 scoreline. On the road against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center, they made it back-to-back wins. Offensively, Lauri Markkanen led the way, scoring 29, while Keyonte George added 28 and Walter Clayton 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Jazz triumphed 105-103 when they last played the Celtics. This head-to-head was played at TD Garden. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Celtics win six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	19	12	0.613	116.5	110.5	6	10-5	9-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	1L
Jazz	12	19	0.387	120.5	127.1	-6.6	8-10	4-9	0-6	7-14	4-6	2W

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The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.1 points, 43.4 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 48.5% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.0 points and 39.6 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.2 points, Neemias Queta 6.9 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 6.1 assists, while Derrick White averages 4.4 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Jazz have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 124.3 points, 43.8 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 132.2 points and 47.2 rebounds.

Keyonte George is averaging 26.6 points and 3.2 (42.1%) 3-pointers made. Jusuf Nurkic has an average of 7.9 rebounds and Isaiah Collier 7.7 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Celtics should be taken against the spread at -8.5 with our pick being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA matchup. Back the favorites at the -108 that's available.

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Key Celtics vs Jazz stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games.

Celtics -8.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jusuf Nurkic Over 3.5 Assists -159

Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 6 straight games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -159.

Latest Jusuf Nurkic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-111

Under 11.5

-115

Assists

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+119

Rebounds

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-118

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Derrick White Over 4.5 Rebounds -103

Derrick White (Celtics) has finished with Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. There is odds of -103 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-122

Under 18.5

-105

Assists

Over 5.5

+116

Under 5.5

-154

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-128

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 128 - 117 Jazz

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Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Boston Celtics have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -303 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Utah Jazz are trading at +245.

The current spread is 8.5 and total points is 240.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 240.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-303

Jazz

+245

Point Spread

Celtics -8.5

-106

Jazz +8.5

-114

Total Points

Under 240.5

-110

Over 240.5

-110

Jaylen Brown is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -116 that he goes Over 31.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 31.5

-116

Under 31.5

-110

Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-106

Keyonte George (Jazz)

Over 24.5

-111

Under 24.5

-115

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 18.5

-122

Under 18.5

-105

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-108

Under 17.5

-118

Anfernee Simons (Celtics)

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-109

Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz)

Over 13.5

-116

Under 13.5

-110

Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz)

Over 11.5

-111

Under 11.5

-115

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 10.5

+106

Under 10.5

-135

Keyonte George (Jazz)

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-132

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+116

Under 5.5

-154

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-147

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+116

Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+119

Anfernee Simons (Celtics)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-139

Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-103

Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+142

Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-118

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 8.5

+110

Under 8.5

-145

Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)

Over 7.5

+114

Under 7.5

-149

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+113

Under 6.5

-149

Keyonte George (Jazz)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-128

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+101

Under 4.5

-132

Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz)

Over 4.5

+121

Under 4.5

-161

The Jazz own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 123.00 points scored and 128.20 points allowed.

The Celtics are 6-4 in their last 10 road games, averaging 117.30 points scored and 109.70 points allowed.

When the teams last met at Delta Center, the Celtics beat the Jazz 121-99. In the previous 8 head-to-head meetings at Delta Center, both teams have come away with four wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O240.5	U240.5
Utah Jazz Home Stats		4-6	251.20	123.00	128.20	7	3
Boston Celtics Away Stats		6-4	227.00	117.30	109.70	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
• U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Utah Jazz Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 227.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 240.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 240.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.10 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 109.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 256.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 251.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 240.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 240.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 124.30 pts and allowed 132.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 123.00 pts and allowed 128.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (80%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.10 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.00 (78.34%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 13.50, Defensive 32.00
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.50 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.80 (78.89%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.8, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 30.70
• Blocks: 3.00
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 22.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.50 (79.66%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 32.20
• Assists: 31.10
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 24.50

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	23	9	0.719	120.8	114	6.8	15-2	8-7	5-2	18-8	8-2	3W
Celtics	19	12	0.613	116.5	110.5	6	10-5	9-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	1L
Raptors	20	14	0.588	114.1	112.7	1.4	10-7	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	2W
76ers	16	14	0.533	115.7	115.6	0.1	9-8	7-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	3L
Nets	10	20	0.333	109.7	113.9	-4.2	4-12	6-8	3-7	8-14	6-4	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	24	8	0.75	118.8	112.9	5.9	13-2	11-6	5-3	17-5	7-3	2L
Cavaliers	18	16	0.529	119.4	117.2	2.2	11-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	15	17	0.469	118.3	122.4	-4.1	8-8	7-9	3-6	12-11	6-4	2L
Bucks	14	19	0.424	113	115.9	-2.9	8-8	6-11	5-4	12-13	4-6	2W
Pacers	6	27	0.182	110.1	119.4	-9.3	5-12	1-15	2-6	4-16	1-9	9L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	18	15	0.545	121	117.5	3.5	12-5	6-10	3-3	11-10	4-6	3W
Magic	18	15	0.545	116.8	115.1	1.7	11-6	7-9	5-3	12-11	4-6	1L
Hawks	15	19	0.441	119.1	120.6	-1.5	5-11	10-8	4-3	9-13	2-8	7L
Hornets	11	21	0.344	115.5	118.5	-3	7-9	4-12	4-4	10-15	5-5	1L
Wizards	7	24	0.226	113.1	125	-11.9	4-11	3-13	1-4	4-17	4-6	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	28	5	0.848	122.1	107.9	14.2	16-2	12-3	5-2	22-5	6-4	2W
Nuggets	22	10	0.688	125.7	118.5	7.2	10-5	12-5	4-1	16-7	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	21	12	0.636	119.3	114.2	5.1	12-6	9-6	4-4	13-10	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	13	19	0.406	116.6	120.1	-3.5	6-9	7-10	3-3	10-12	4-6	1W
Jazz	12	19	0.387	120.5	127.1	-6.6	8-10	4-9	0-6	7-14	4-6	2W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	20	10	0.667	117.2	116.9	0.3	8-5	12-5	4-4	15-8	5-5	1W
Suns	19	13	0.594	115.1	113.3	1.8	10-5	9-8	7-4	17-12	6-4	4W
Warriors	17	16	0.515	115.1	113.1	2	10-4	7-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	1W
Clippers	10	21	0.323	111.5	114.8	-3.3	6-8	4-13	2-4	7-14	5-5	4W
Kings	8	24	0.25	111.7	122.1	-10.4	5-10	3-14	1-4	6-20	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	23	9	0.719	119.5	113.6	5.9	11-4	12-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	2L
Rockets	20	10	0.667	120.5	112	8.5	10-2	10-8	2-3	11-9	5-5	3W
Grizzlies	15	17	0.469	115.3	115.8	-0.5	7-8	8-9	4-3	13-9	6-4	1L
Mavericks	12	21	0.364	113.5	117.5	-4	9-9	3-12	2-6	6-15	4-6	2L
Pelicans	8	26	0.235	115.5	122.8	-7.3	6-15	2-11	3-6	4-21	5-5	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	24	8	0.75	118.8	112.9	5.9	13-2	11-6	5-3	17-5	7-3	2L
Knicks	23	9	0.719	120.8	114	6.8	15-2	8-7	5-2	18-8	8-2	3W
Celtics	19	12	0.613	116.5	110.5	6	10-5	9-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	1L
Raptors	20	14	0.588	114.1	112.7	1.4	10-7	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	2W
Heat	18	15	0.545	121	117.5	3.5	12-5	6-10	3-3	11-10	4-6	3W
Magic	18	15	0.545	116.8	115.1	1.7	11-6	7-9	5-3	12-11	4-6	1L
76ers	16	14	0.533	115.7	115.6	0.1	9-8	7-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	3L
Cavaliers	18	16	0.529	119.4	117.2	2.2	11-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	15	17	0.469	118.3	122.4	-4.1	8-8	7-9	3-6	12-11	6-4	2L
Hawks	15	19	0.441	119.1	120.6	-1.5	5-11	10-8	4-3	9-13	2-8	7L
Bucks	14	19	0.424	113	115.9	-2.9	8-8	6-11	5-4	12-13	4-6	2W
Hornets	11	21	0.344	115.5	118.5	-3	7-9	4-12	4-4	10-15	5-5	1L
Nets	10	20	0.333	109.7	113.9	-4.2	4-12	6-8	3-7	8-14	6-4	1L
Wizards	7	24	0.226	113.1	125	-11.9	4-11	3-13	1-4	4-17	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	27	0.182	110.1	119.4	-9.3	5-12	1-15	2-6	4-16	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	28	5	0.848	122.1	107.9	14.2	16-2	12-3	5-2	22-5	6-4	2W
Spurs	23	9	0.719	119.5	113.6	5.9	11-4	12-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	2L
Nuggets	22	10	0.688	125.7	118.5	7.2	10-5	12-5	4-1	16-7	6-4	2L
Lakers	20	10	0.667	117.2	116.9	0.3	8-5	12-5	4-4	15-8	5-5	1W
Rockets	20	10	0.667	120.5	112	8.5	10-2	10-8	2-3	11-9	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	21	12	0.636	119.3	114.2	5.1	12-6	9-6	4-4	13-10	6-4	1W
Suns	19	13	0.594	115.1	113.3	1.8	10-5	9-8	7-4	17-12	6-4	4W
Warriors	17	16	0.515	115.1	113.1	2	10-4	7-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	15	17	0.469	115.3	115.8	-0.5	7-8	8-9	4-3	13-9	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	13	19	0.406	116.6	120.1	-3.5	6-9	7-10	3-3	10-12	4-6	1W
Jazz	12	19	0.387	120.5	127.1	-6.6	8-10	4-9	0-6	7-14	4-6	2W
Mavericks	12	21	0.364	113.5	117.5	-4	9-9	3-12	2-6	6-15	4-6	2L
Clippers	10	21	0.323	111.5	114.8	-3.3	6-8	4-13	2-4	7-14	5-5	4W
Kings	8	24	0.25	111.7	122.1	-10.4	5-10	3-14	1-4	6-20	3-7	1L
Pelicans	8	26	0.235	115.5	122.8	-7.3	6-15	2-11	3-6	4-21	5-5	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	28	5	0.848	122.1	107.9	14.2	16-2	12-3	5-2	22-5	6-4	2W
Pistons	24	8	0.75	118.8	112.9	5.9	13-2	11-6	5-3	17-5	7-3	2L
Knicks	23	9	0.719	120.8	114	6.8	15-2	8-7	5-2	18-8	8-2	3W
Spurs	23	9	0.719	119.5	113.6	5.9	11-4	12-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	2L
Nuggets	22	10	0.688	125.7	118.5	7.2	10-5	12-5	4-1	16-7	6-4	2L
Rockets	20	10	0.667	120.5	112	8.5	10-2	10-8	2-3	11-9	5-5	3W
Lakers	20	10	0.667	117.2	116.9	0.3	8-5	12-5	4-4	15-8	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	21	12	0.636	119.3	114.2	5.1	12-6	9-6	4-4	13-10	6-4	1W
Celtics	19	12	0.613	116.5	110.5	6	10-5	9-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	1L
Suns	19	13	0.594	115.1	113.3	1.8	10-5	9-8	7-4	17-12	6-4	4W
Raptors	20	14	0.588	114.1	112.7	1.4	10-7	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	2W
Heat	18	15	0.545	121	117.5	3.5	12-5	6-10	3-3	11-10	4-6	3W
Magic	18	15	0.545	116.8	115.1	1.7	11-6	7-9	5-3	12-11	4-6	1L
76ers	16	14	0.533	115.7	115.6	0.1	9-8	7-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	3L
Cavaliers	18	16	0.529	119.4	117.2	2.2	11-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	4-6	1W
Warriors	17	16	0.515	115.1	113.1	2	10-4	7-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	1W
Bulls	15	17	0.469	118.3	122.4	-4.1	8-8	7-9	3-6	12-11	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	15	17	0.469	115.3	115.8	-0.5	7-8	8-9	4-3	13-9	6-4	1L
Hawks	15	19	0.441	119.1	120.6	-1.5	5-11	10-8	4-3	9-13	2-8	7L
Bucks	14	19	0.424	113	115.9	-2.9	8-8	6-11	5-4	12-13	4-6	2W
Trail Blazers	13	19	0.406	116.6	120.1	-3.5	6-9	7-10	3-3	10-12	4-6	1W
Jazz	12	19	0.387	120.5	127.1	-6.6	8-10	4-9	0-6	7-14	4-6	2W
Mavericks	12	21	0.364	113.5	117.5	-4	9-9	3-12	2-6	6-15	4-6	2L
Hornets	11	21	0.344	115.5	118.5	-3	7-9	4-12	4-4	10-15	5-5	1L
Nets	10	20	0.333	109.7	113.9	-4.2	4-12	6-8	3-7	8-14	6-4	1L
Clippers	10	21	0.323	111.5	114.8	-3.3	6-8	4-13	2-4	7-14	5-5	4W
Kings	8	24	0.25	111.7	122.1	-10.4	5-10	3-14	1-4	6-20	3-7	1L
Pelicans	8	26	0.235	115.5	122.8	-7.3	6-15	2-11	3-6	4-21	5-5	4L
Wizards	7	24	0.226	113.1	125	-11.9	4-11	3-13	1-4	4-17	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	27	0.182	110.1	119.4	-9.3	5-12	1-15	2-6	4-16	1-9	9L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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