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Sat Mar 18 9:00PM
117
Final
118
 1234TODDS
BOS34302726117233
UTA24333130118+4.5

Celtics vs Jazz Predictions & Stats

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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.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
BOS
UTA
Open
Side
-4.5
+4.5
+6
Moneyline
-191
+165
+200
Total
Over 233
Under 233
233.5

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Boston Celtics
HIGHLIGHTS
Utah Jazz
4th
OFFENSE
6th
15th
FG %
16th
7th
3 PT %
17th
7th
Rebounds
6th
7th
DEFENSE
22nd
5th
FG %
16th
8th
3 PT %
18th
18th
Rebounds
16th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Boston CelticsCeltics

vs PORW 126-112
47.13FG %
82.86FT %
153 PT %
vs MINW 104-102
40.48FG %
80FT %
123 PT %
vs HOUL 109-111
44.83FG %
90.48FT %
123 PT %
vs ATLW 134-125
54.74FG %
83.33FT %
203 PT %
vs PORW 115-93
47.73FG %
65FT %
183 PT %
vs CLEL 114-118
41.58FG %
66.67FT %
163 PT %
vs NYL 129-131
39.45FG %
88FT %
213 PT %
vs BKNL 105-115
48.81FG %
70FT %
93 PT %
vs CLEW 117-113
50FG %
82.14FT %
163 PT %
vs NYL 94-109
44.05FG %
78.57FT %
93 PT %

Utah JazzJazz

vs MIAL 115-119
47.78FG %
72.22FT %
163 PT %
vs CHRW 119-111
44.66FG %
90FT %
93 PT %
vs ORLW 131-124
55.68FG %
95.24FT %
133 PT %
vs DALL 116-120
44.57FG %
76FT %
153 PT %
vs OKCL 119-129
48.86FG %
81.48FT %
113 PT %
vs OKCL 103-130
48.72FG %
78.26FT %
93 PT %
vs SANL 94-102
35.29FG %
66.67FT %
103 PT %
vs SANW 118-102
46.74FG %
78.57FT %
103 PT %
vs OKCW 120-119
42FG %
85.19FT %
133 PT %
vs MEML 111-117
46.15FG %
78.95FT %
123 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Boston CelticsCeltics

  • 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)

Utah JazzJazz

  • PGJordan Clarkson (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Boston, Finger)
  • SGCollin Sexton (Is out indefinitely, Hamstring)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Won 80% of last 10 NBA predictions
Boston vs Utah infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 38% confidence Jazz will cover the spread - view the Boston vs Utah infographic for details on this prediction.

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Won 70% of last 10 NBA predictions
Boston vs Utah prediction and stats

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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