NBA : Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 21, 2025 9:30PM EDT @ Delta Center

The Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz square off as both teams search for momentum. Boston has been strong lately, picking up victories but struggling to cover the spread; meanwhile, Utah has been inconsistent, mixing wins here and there with bad losses. The Celtics bring an edge in scoring and shooting efficiency, while the Jazz rely on their rebounding and physicality. With key players out for either side, bench strength and execution will be paramount. Expect a hotly contested game in which Boston will want to put their foot down, while Utah will try to put off a home upset.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Celtics 1.12 , Jazz 6.57

Spread: Celtics -13 , Jazz +13

Over/Under: 226.5

Team Recent Performance

Boston Celtics

Boston beat Brooklyn by 104-96 on March 19, while they failed to cover the spread as favorites by 13.5, while the over-under total went under at 211. On March 16, the game they won over Brooklyn was by 115-113, although also not covering the spread being favorites at -11.5, and the total going over at 219 points. They defeated Miami on March 15 with a score of 103-91 and covered the spread of 7.5 points with a total remaining under 211.5. They suffered a loss to the Thunder with a score of 112-118 on March 13 and failed to cover -3 favorites, while the total went over 228.5. Their game against Utah on March 11 ended with the score 114-108 but failed to cover -15.5 favorites, with the total staying under 230.

Utah Jazz

The Jazz beat the Wizards 128-112 on March 20, beating the -2.5 spread and the total going over 235 points. They played the Bulls on March 18 and lost the game 97-111, failing to cover their spread as +4.5 underdogs and finishing under 242. March 17 showed losses against the Timberwolves with a score of 102-128 as +13 underdog, under 231.5 totals. On March 15, they also lost to the Raptors 118-126, failing to cover as -2 favorites and with the total going over 238. Lost to the Grizzlies on March 13 but with a cover, losing by 8 and having a total of 247.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz are even at a collective score of 5-5 in their last 10 games. Utah is better in terms of performing under the spread at 6-4 ATS compared to Boston’s 4-6 ATS. The 5-5 record is the case for both teams in the over/under. On or Offensively, the Celtics score an average of 116.8 points while the Jazz gets 111.6 points. Also, Boston holds a slight edge field goal percentage-wise(46.49%- 45.40%), while Utah has the rebounding advantage(45.4 vs. 42.5). Boston has made 160 of its 422 attempts from beyond the arc and Utah has converted 149 of its 397 attempts. The average of steals by the Boston Celtics is 6.8 in contrast to 5.3 by the Jazz.

Team Injuries Update

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum (SG, knee) is out. Torrey Craig (SF, leg) is questionable.

Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen (SF, personal), Svi Mykhailiuk (PF, foot), KJ Martin (SF, elbow), Jaden Springer (PG, injury management), and Taylor Hendricks (SF, leg) are out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Boston Celtics will win but the Utah Jazz will cover the spread with the total staying under 226.5.

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