Celtics vs Jazz Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 12

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 12, 2024, 5:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -6.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Watch the game on KJZZ | NBSB

The Boston Celtics visit Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Jazz Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 32-29 against the spread, while the Jazz are 35-29 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-6.5 -105O 230.5 -110-250
Utah Jazz +6.5 -115U 230.5 -110+200

Jazz vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Tuesday‘s game with 76.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Jazz.

Jazz vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 52.3% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 47 of their last 67 games (+24.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 33 away games (+20.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 57 games (+17.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 42 of their last 67 games (+14.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 away games (+12.95 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 39 games at home (+15.30 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 46 of their last 78 games (+13.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games at home (+10.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+9.05 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 32-29 (+0.1 Units / 0.14% ROI).

  • 50-14 against the Moneyline (+11.65 Units / 3.77% ROI)
  • 30-34 against the Over for game total points (-7.35 Units / -10.45% ROI)
  • 34-30 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 1.42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 35-29 (+3.15 Units / 4.48% ROI).

  • 28-36 against the Moneyline (-3.45 Units / -4.04% ROI)
  • 36-27 against the Over for game total points (+6.3 Units / 8.95% ROI)
  • 27-36 against the Under for game total points (-12.6 Units / -17.9% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 78 games (-25.75 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 75 games (-25.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 64 games (-22.10 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 78 games (-20.60 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 69 games (-20.45 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 95 games (-28.00 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 92 games (-25.35 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 87 games (-23.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 87 games (-18.85 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 71 of their last 98 games (-17.20 Units / -4% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Celtics are 31-6 (.838) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Celtics are 37-5 (.881) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .642

The Celtics are 26-1 (.963) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — best in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three this season — 2nd-worst in the NBA.

The Celtics are 42-7 (.857) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game this season — worst in the NBA.

Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Jazz are winless (0-4) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .394

The Jazz are 10-21 (.323) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Jazz were 4-11 (.267) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Jazz are 10-1 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .819

Injury Report: Jazz vs. CelticsTuesday‘s Game, Mar. 12

  • Otto Porter Jr. (Utah Jazz): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have made 16.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Celtics have averaged 21.1 points in the paint per game (1,120 points/53 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

The Celtics have made 856 three-pointers this season — most among NBA teams

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 8.8 second chance points per game (474 points/54 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Jazz have averaged 7.8 turnovers per game (423 turnovers/54 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz have averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (857 turnovers/54 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (802 assists/ 482 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,064 rebounds/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,176 rebounds/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (351 blocks/53 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have allowed 22.0 fast break points per game (637 points/29 games) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.8

The Jazz have averaged 6.3 steals per game (861 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have allowed 17.3 fast break points per game (2,350 points/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

The Jazz have allowed 19.9 fast break points per game (1,394 points/70 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.5


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