| Â | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 34 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 117 | 233 |
| UTA | 24 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 118 | +4.5 |
Celtics vs Jazz Predictions & Stats
The Boston Celtics are traveling to play the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Arena stadium on Saturday, 3/18/2023 @ 9:00pm EST. Boston is the betting favorite opening at -6 and the current line is Boston -4.5.
Celtics vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight's Game
Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Celtics to win tonight's game by 1 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Utah Jazz to cover the 4.5 point spread and the total to go over 231.5 points.
PREDICTED SCORE: Boston 117 to Utah 116
Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.
Curated Picks & Predictions
- 51% of SportsJaw predicts Utah Jazz to cover the spread.
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 67%.
- From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be BOS 120.25, UTA 111.25.
- OddsShark predicts Boston will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
- 65% picked Boston Celtics on Covers.com
Boston Key Betting Stats
With a power ranking of 2, Boston is ranked #4 in offense (scoring an average of 117.53 per game), #7 in defense (allowing an average of 112.20 points to be scored against them per game) and are 49-22 (37-33-1 ATS) this season.
Offensively, the Celtics hit an average of 47.30% of their field goals (ranked #15) and 82.00% of their free throws (ranked #3) and makes an average of 37.53% of their three pointers ranked #7 in the NBA). They average 45.06 rebounds per game (ranked # 7) and average 26.21 offensive assists and 12.86 turnovers per game (ranked # 7 and 8 respectively).
Defensively speaking, Boston allows an average of 46.53% field goals (ranked #5) and 77.28% free throws (ranked #6 in the NBA) The Celtics allow an average of 35.15% of the three pointers (ranked #7) and averages 44.01 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 44.01) Finally, the Celtics average 22.97 defensive assists and 12.03 turnovers per game (ranked # 1 and 27 respectively).
Utah Key Betting Stats
Utah Jazz has a power ranking of 25 and are #6 for offense (scoring an average of 117.23 per game), #22 for defense (giving up an average of 117.25 points per game) and 33-36 (38-31 ATS) overall. Boston went 2-1 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Utah.
For offense, the Jazz hit an average of 47.28% of their field goals (ranked #16) and 78.94% of their free throws (ranked #14) and makes an average of 35.79% of their three pointers (ranked #17 in the NBA). They average 45.35 rebounds per game (ranked # 6) and average 25.67 offensive assists and 15.10 turnovers per game (ranked # 10) and 28 respectively).
On defense, Utah allows an average of 47.49% field goals (ranked #16) and 77.33% free throws (ranked #7 in the NBA) The Jazz allow an average of 36.32% of the three pointers (ranked #18) and averages 43.35 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 43.35) Finally, the Jazz average 24.04 defensive assists and 12.43 turnovers per game (ranked # 7 and 24 respectively).
Betting Summary
- Boston has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
- The Scorecaster model predicts the Utah Jazz to cover the 4.5 point spread and the total to go over 231.5 points.
Written by SportsJaw Staff
Categorized as NBA Predictions
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Betting Trends[ + ]
Boston Celtics
- Boston are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
- Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- Boston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Utah.
- Boston are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games when playing on the road against Utah.
- Boston are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
- Boston are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games played on a Saturday when playing on the road.
Utah Jazz
- Utah are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games.
- Utah are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games.
- Utah are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Utah's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
- Utah are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
- Utah are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games played in March.
- Utah are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
Injuries[ - ]
Celtics
- CAl Horford (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Utah, Rest)
- SFDanilo Gallinari (Is out indefinitely, ACL)
- PGMarcus Smart (Is OUT Saturday vs Utah, Hip)
- PGMalcolm Brogdon (Is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Utah, Achilles)
- PFRobert Williams (Is out indefinitely, Hamstring)
- PGPayton Pritchard (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Utah, Heel)
Jazz
- PGJordan Clarkson (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Boston, Finger)
- SGCollin Sexton (Is out indefinitely, Hamstring)
Infographics & Predictions[ - ]
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Both teams have a compariable offense and the Celtics have a slightly better defense. The Jazz won more games straight up while Celtics won more ATS over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Celtics 115 to Jazz 121.
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