Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics odds, picks and best bets
The Utah Jazz (39-22) put their three-game winning streak on the line Friday night against the Boston Celtics (42-19). Tip-off at TD Garden is at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Jazz-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Jazz at Celtics: Key injuries
Jazz
- PG Nigel Williams-Goss (quadriceps) out
Celtics
- SF Jaylen Brown (hamstring) out
- SF Gordon Hayward (knee) out
Jazz at Celtics: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access Paste BN Sports for a full set of today's betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Celtics 117, Jazz 112
Moneyline (ML)
The Jazz (+110) have won three in a row, albeit against lesser opponents against which they were favored by at least 9 points. Both teams are 6-4 across their last 10 games with Utah going 4-0 in its last four road games.
The Celtics (-133) have been good at home against the Jazz in recent matchups, though, going 9-2 straight up in those games. Take the CELTICS (-133).
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Celtics are 2.5-point favorites over the Jazz, the first time Utah has been an underdog in its last nine games. Boston has been great against the spread, going 8-1-1 in its last 10 outings. Utah hasn't had the same fortunes, covering the spread in only one of its last seven games.
The Celtics are 17-11-2 ATS at home this season and will continue their winning ways. Bet the CELTICS (-2.5, -110) to cover the spread tonight and win by at least 3 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under is set at 219.5. Despite being banged up and missing Brown and Hayward, the Celtics offense hasn't missed a beat. The total has gone Over in six of their last eight games.
The Over is only 5-5 in the Jazz's last 10 games, but both offenses will do enough to put the score Over Friday's projected total. Bet the OVER 219.5 (-115).
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