The Boston Celtics are a perfect example of a team that doesn’t need a superstar to excel. A roster that features a plethora of role players, the Celts are doing a great job of sharing the ball and spreading the scoring around. The Utah Jazz will try and stop the streaking Eastern Conference club Monday evening, but trends are favoring Boston in this one. Boston, who opened as 6-point chalk, is 8-0 SU and 6-2 ATS in its last eight when tabbed as faves of six or more. Utah has gone a paltry 1-6 ATS in its last seven games.
- The Jazz are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games against the Celtics.
- The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last five games against teams with losing records.
- The total has gone OVER in six of the Jazz's last eight games on the road.
The Jazz dominated the Celtics in the form of an 18-point victory in the first game back after the All-Star break, which prompted C’s head coach Brad Stevens to say Utah “hit us in the mouth.” The squads have gone in different directions since, however, as Boston has responded with three wins in four games while Utah has looked awful in its last two appearances.
Isaiah Thomas and company have averaged 118.3 points in their last three, and they’ve been especially dominant at home. The Celtics can extend their home winning streak to 11 games with a win tonight. Since January 12, they rank just behind the high-flying Golden State Warriors when it comes to putting points on the board, averaging 112.2 during that span.
Oddsmakers opened the total for the affair at 202.5, which will appeal to OVER backers. In Boston’s previous seven when facing a closing total of 202.5 or more, the OVER is 6-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Boston Celtics installed as -5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 199.
A 113-104 result in favor of the Celtics is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Celtics sport a record of 35-25 and 32-26-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Utah Jazz sit at 28-30 and 28-29-1 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 31-28-1 for the Boston Celtics and 25-32-1 for the Utah Jazz. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Utah injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 4-rated Boston Celtics and the No. 10-rated Jazz in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Boston's No. 7-rated NBA squad against Utah's No. 22-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Boston rates No. 11 in the league with 9 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 17 with 8.12 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Gordon Hayward scored 27 points for Utah on Saturday, but the Nets managed a 98-96 victory over the Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.
Boston earned a 101-89 victory over Miami on Saturday, getting 15 points from Marcus Smart at TD Garden.
- Utah is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
- Utah is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Utah is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- Utah is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
- Boston is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games
- Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Utah at Toronto, Wednesday, March 2nd
Boston home to Portland, Wednesday, March 2nd
