Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an intra conference clash between two teams in form on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Read our Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz prediction along with along with our other NBA Picks. The Celtics are 19-12 and they had their four-game winning streak snapped in their last game. Boston has won eight of their last 11 games. Utah is 12-19 and they have earned their two best wins of the season coming into this clash. The Jazz have won back-to-back games over Detroit and San Antonio before this game. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 9 P.M. EST.
Boston’s win streak snapped against Portland
Boston is 19-12 overall this season. The Celtics are in third place in the Eastern Conference. They are 4.5 games back of the Pistons for the top seed. The Celtics are 9-7 when they have played on the road this season. Boston has won eight of their last 11 games coming into Tuesday night. They saw their four-game win streak snapped the last time they played.
In their last game, the Celtics lost 114-108 to Portland away from home on Sunday, Dec. 28. Boston led by eight points at halftime, but Portland kept chipping away as the Celtics did not have an answer late in the game. Boston shot 44% from the field and 30% from behind the 3-point line in the loss. They turned the ball over 20 times, which led to 21 points for Portland. It was a big game from Jaylen Brown, who scored 37 points on 14-for-23 shooting.
Brown has a team-high 29.7 points per game, while Neemias Queta is grabbing 7.9 rebounds per game. Payton Pritchard is passing for a team-leading 5.2 assists per game.
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Boston is the fifth-ranked offensive efficient team in the league. They also rank 12th in defensive efficiency and seventh in rebounding.
Boston is averaging 116.5 points per game, which ranks 16th. They are the 15th ranked shooting team, making 47.2% from the field. The Celtics are the 10th-best 3-point shooting team, hitting 36.4% from behind the arc.
On defense, Boston is allowing 110.5 points per game, which ranks second-best. They are the third-best shooting defensive team, allowing 44.8% from the field. The Celtics rank 24th in 3-point defense, giving up 37% from deep.
Boston is 17-14 against the spread this season. They are 9-7 against the spread when they have played on the road. The Celtics are 5-4 against the spread as a road favorite. They are also 10-9 against the spread after a win. The under is 17-14 when the Celtics have played this season. The under is 10-6 when Boston has played on the road. The under is 6-3 when they have been a road favorite.
Utah has earned big back-to-back wins over Pistons, Spurs
Utah is 12-19 overall this season. They are in 11th place in the Western Conference as they sit 14.5 games back of the Thunder. The Jazz are one game away from the play-in round held by Portland. Utah is 8-10 when they have played at home this season. The Jazz have won back-to-back games over two very quality opponents in Detroit and San Antonio.
In their last game, the Jazz defeated San Antonio 127-114 on the road on Saturday, Dec. 27. Utah erased an 11-point first half deficit as they were able to thwart every San Antonio run in the second half for the upset win. The Jazz shot 54% from the field and 46% from behind the arc. Utah went on a 19-6 run in the final seven minutes of the game to seal the win. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 29 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
Markkanen leads the team with 27.9 points per game. Jusuf Nurkic has a team-high 9.6 rebounds while Keyonte George is passing for 6.8 assists per game.
Utah holds the 12th-ranked offensive efficient team in the league. They are the second-worst defensive efficient team, while they also rank 14th in rebounding.
Utah is averaging 120.5 points per game, which ranks fourth-best. They are shooting 46% from the field, which ranks 23rd. They are the 19th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 35.6% from behind the arc.
On defense, Utah is allowing 127.1 points per game, which is the most in the league. They are allowing 49.1% from the field, placing second-worst. The Jazz are the fourth-worst 3-point defense team, too. They are giving up 37.8% from downtown.
Utah is 18-13 against the spread this season. They are 6-5 against the spread after a win. The Jazz are 6-4 against the spread versus the East. They are also 4-9 against the spread with just one day of rest. The over is 20-11 when the Jazz have played this season. The over is 14-4 when Utah has played at home. The over is also 12-7 when coming off of a win.
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Picks
Celtics vs Jazz Spread Pick
- Take Boston (5 units)
These are two teams that are in great form. Boston has won eight of their last 11 games, but they were just handed a loss by Portland in their last game. This shouldn’t disrupt a team that is firing on all cylinders as I back them against the Jazz. Utah has earned big back-to-back wins over Detroit and San Antonio, but consistency has been a big problem for the Jazz, which is why they are outside of the playoff line at the moment. Boston’s consistency on the offensive and defensive end will allow them come away with the big win. The Jazz are one of the league’s worst defensive teams and it won’t do them any favors inside their building. Utah is 4-9 against the spread with just one day of rest. Boston is 9-7 against the spread when they have played on the road.
Take the Celtics to cover.
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Over/Under Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
Utah has been one of the fastest teams in the league this season. They rank third in pace and they utilize their youth to move the ball quickly in transition and early in shot clock situations. The Jazz are also the second-worst defense, which will allow Boston to easy shots all night long. The Celtics are a top-five offense this season and they will pick apart the Jazz. The over is 14-4 when Utah has played at home. The over is also 12-7 when Utah has come off a win.
Take the over on Tuesday.
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