| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-12 | 12-19 |
| Spread | -7.5 -118 | +7.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -298 | +240 |
| Total | Over 240.5 (-110) | Under 240.5 (-110) |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC Sports BO | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Pacers, lost to the Trail Blazers, and they play the Kings next. The Celtics have won 11 of their last 15 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 18.1 points and 4.2 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Pistons and Spurs, and they play the Clippers next. The Jazz have split their last 8 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 120.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 127.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.9 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 24.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Bailey is dishing 1.5 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have won five of their last six home games against the Celtics following a road win.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Delta Center following a road win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won 20 of their last 21 games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Jazz have lost 16 of their last 17 games at Delta Center following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last 13 games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last three games as favorites against the Jazz have gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk ranks 42nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.1%) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White rank 3rd amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.7) this season.
- Jordan Walsh is one of only five players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.5).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.4).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.6).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 11 consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang, Kevin Love, Ace Bailey, and Walker Kessler. Keyonte George is questionable.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum and Chris Boucher. Amari Williams is questionable.
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Celtics are obviously the better team and should be favored, but this is a lot of points for a Boston side that’s lost 7 times on the road. The Jazz are coming off two straight big wins, and they’re at home, where they’ve seen 8 of their 12 wins come. The Jazz have been competitive at times this season, and they are a profitable 17-14 ATS on the season. The Jazz also beat the Celtics in early November on the road as a double-digit underdog. The Jazz aren’t getting much respect with this line. I’ll take a stab with the free buckets.