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Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics return home looking to avoid consecutive losses after a flat performance against Houston, while the Utah Jazz arrive at TD Garden still searching for their first road win. Both teams are coming off double-digit defeats and need to reset quickly, but the Celtics hold the edge in roster stability, defensive metrics and home-court play. Utah has lost three straight and four of its last five, with defensive issues and the absence of Walker Kessler disrupting their interior presence.
Line Movement and Odds
Boston opened as a -10.0 favorite, with Utah at +10.0. The total sits at 232.5. Early action leans toward Boston on the spread due to Utah’s 0-3 road record and defensive regression. Total plays are more split, with Utah’s high scoring offset by Boston’s ability to control tempo at home.
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Celtics Outlook
The Boston Celtics saw their three-game win streak snapped by Houston in a 128-101 loss. Shooting was inconsistent, but Baylor Scheierman provided a spark off the bench with 17 points on 4-of-5 from deep. Boston still has five players averaging double figures — led by Jaylen Brown’s 25.4 points per game — and remains top-three in defensive efficiency, holding teams to 110.3 points per game and 42.9% shooting. At home, they’ve controlled pace, rebounded well and limited turnovers, which are key against Utah’s free-throw-heavy style.
Jazz Outlook
The Utah Jazz are 0-3 on the road and coming off a 126-103 loss in Charlotte where they allowed 71 first-half points. Lauri Markkanen continues to carry the load, averaging 33.8 points per game, and has scored 29 or more in five straight. Keyonte George adds 21.2 per game, but without Walker Kessler — the team’s top rebounder and rim protector — Utah has struggled defensively. They still offer advantages in drawing fouls (2nd in free throws made per game) and rebounding (2nd in the league), but energy and defensive communication have faded early in road games.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Boston’s perimeter defense versus Utah’s free-throw generation is the hinge point. If the Celtics stay disciplined, they can force the Jazz into contested jumpers and limit second-chance points without Kessler. Utah’s path lies in turning this into a physical, whistle-heavy game while Markkanen outpaces Boston’s scoring wings.
Injuries / Availability
Walker Kessler returned to Utah for treatment on a left shoulder injury and may miss multiple games, which removes their best rebounder and interior defender. Boston is mostly healthy, with no major starters listed as out. Monitor status updates through the official Jazz injury report and Celtics injury report leading up to tip-off.
Environment / Game Conditions
This game takes place at TD Garden, where Boston typically slows tempo and executes in the half court. Utah plays at a middling pace but gives up 120+ points on the road. Travel fatigue also favors Boston, with Utah on the second leg of a road back-to-back.
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• Spread: Jazz +10.0
• Total: Under 232.5
Projected Final Score: Celtics 116, Jazz 110.
Utah’s ability to draw fouls and Markkanen’s scoring keeps them competitive enough to cover double digits. Boston should still control the game with defense and discipline, which leans the total under in a slower-paced setting at TD Garden.
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