The Utah Jazz (36-40) battle the Boston Celtics (53-24) Friday. Tip from TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Jazz and Celtics have played once this season in Utah. The Jazz won 118-117, covering as a 4.5-point underdog. The Over 233 hit.
Utah is coming off a 128-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, covering as a 2-point road favorite. It has covered 8 of its last 11 games and is 42-32-2 against the spread (ATS) this season.
The Celtics are coming off a 140-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday. Boston has covered 5 of its last 7 games, winning 5 straight up as well. It is 41-35-1 ATS on the season.
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Jazz at Celtics odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Celtics -950 (bet $950 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +13.5 (-108) | Celtics -13.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Jazz at Celtics key injuries
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (hand) out
- F Rudy Gay (back) out
- F Lauri Markkanen (hand) out
- G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out
Celtics
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 128, Jazz 110
Moneyline
AVOID.
Boston should come out on top in this battle, and it is 28-9 at home. Regardless, at -950, the Celtics to win is far too expensive. The Jazz will be without their 3 leading scorers, making the +650 too risky as well.
Against the spread
LEAN CELTICS -13.5 (-112).
The Celtics are 5-2 ATS over their last 7 games and 2-1 ATS when a double-digit favorite over that span. They are also 21-16 ATS at home this season.
The Jazz have been good at covering on the road, but they are 2-3 ATS over their last 5 and will be without many key pieces. Their top-3 leading scorers are out, and their 4th-leading scorer, F Kelly Olynyk, is questionable.
Ultimately, considering their potential struggle to score and Boston’s ability to cover a large spread, take the CELTICS -13.5 (-112).
Over/Under
BET OVER 232.5 (-115).
The Jazz have figured out ways to score even without their top weapons. They put up 128 on the Spurs Wednesday and have topped 112 in 11 of their last 12 games. The Jazz are 9-2-1 O/U in their last 12 games.
The Celtics are 5-2 O/U in their last 7 games and have scored at least 120 in 4 of their last 5 and at least 130 in 3 of their last 5. They rank 2nd in points per game (118.3).
Expect a high-scoring game and take the OVER 232.5 (-115).
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