The Utah Jazz (15-49) travel to face off against the Boston Celtics (46-18) on Monday, March 10th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on NBCS. The Celtics are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Jazz are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jazz. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Jazz vs Celtics

The Jazz Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Jazz fell to 15-49 on the season after a 126-122 loss to the 76ers on Sunday. Utah, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, kept it close, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 248 points went over the pre-game line of 231.

Utah jumped out to a 32-27 lead but saw the 76ers go on a 15-0 run, turning the game around. Philadelphia dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Jazz 74-51. Utah made a push in the 4th, outscoring the 76ers 39-25, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Celtics Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Boston improved to 46-18 on the season with a 111-101 win over the Lakers on Saturday. Playing at home, the Celtics entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 212 points fell short of the 225.5-point over/under line.

The Celtics took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-13, thanks in part to a 15-0 run that stretched the score from 64-56 to 79-56. Although the Lakers made a push in the 4th quarter, outscoring Boston 34-24, the Celtics’ lead was too much to overcome.

Jazz Offense Breakdown

In their 126-122 loss to the 76ers, the Jazz shot 41.9% from the field but connected on 18 threes at a 39.1% clip. Kyle Filipowski and Keyonte George each scored 25 points, with Filipowski hitting 4 threes at 44.4% and George adding 3 threes despite shooting 35% overall.

George was huge in the 4th quarter, scoring 17 points, while Filipowski added 9 in the final period. Johnny Juzang contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes, and KJ Martin and Brice Sensabaugh each added 14 points, with Sensabaugh scoring 9 in the 4th.

Celtics Offense Breakdown

Jayson Tatum’s 40-point, 12-rebound performance, including 6 made threes at 37.5%, led the Celtics to a win over the Lakers. He also added 8 assists. Jaylen Brown contributed 31 points, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency, while Al Horford chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field.

The Celtics made 13 threes, shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.6%. Tatum scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 3rd, while Brown added 10 points in the opening period and 9 in the 4th.

Jazz Team Defense

Despite holding the 76ers to 27 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 4th, the Jazz struggled defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 38 and 36 points, respectively, leading to a 126-122 loss. Utah allowed Philadelphia to shoot 44% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Jazz also sent Philadelphia to the line 25 times, where they converted 24 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Celtics Team Defense

Defensively, the Jazz struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 38 and 36 points, respectively, in their 126-122 loss to the 76ers. They did manage to tighten things up in the 4th, allowing just 25 points. Overall, Utah held Philadelphia to 44% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Jazz allowed 16 threes on 34% shooting. The 76ers also went to the line 25 times, converting 24 free throws. Utah finished with 34 defensive rebounds but gave up 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Jazz vs Celtics Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
• The Celtics are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-5.
• The Celtics have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Jazz vs Celtics Prediction

The Jazz come in as the underdog at +17.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229, and our model predicts the Jazz and Celtics to score a combined 288 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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