Boston Celtics (26-7) vs Utah Jazz (16-19)
2024-01-05 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -14.5 -- Over/Under: 242
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The Utah Jazz look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Boston Celtics look for a win after winning 11 of their last 13 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Heat, Mavericks and Pistons during their winning streak. The Utah Jazz are averaging 114.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.5 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson is averaging 17.8 points and 3.7 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Team Facts
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 24 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Seven of the Jazz’s last eight road games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics have beat the Kings, Clippers, Lakers, Pistons, Raptors, and Spurs during their 6-game winning streak. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.7 points and 5.1 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 16 games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Northwest Division opponents.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics are capable of blowing the doors off here, and it would surprise nobody. However, this is a ton of points to just throw the Jazz way, a team that’s won 6 of their last 7 games. The Jazz are now 20-15 ATS on the season and have covered 7 of their last 10 games. Also, the Celtics have to go on the road and play an up and down offensive powerhouse in the Pacers tomorrow. This should be a win and get out situation for the Celtics. Give me the Jazz and the points.
