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Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Predictions, Odds & Picks

Written by: Christian Jope
Updated October 14, 2022
4 min read
Celtics Vs Jazz 2021 02 09
  • The Boston Celtics have alternated wins and losses in their last five games.
  • The Utah Jazz are on a four-game winning streak, looking to make it five!
  • This is the first meeting between these two teams this season.

Celtics vs Jazz Odds

Team Point Spread Total Money Line
Boston Celtics +4 -109 TBA +138
Utah Jazz -4 -112 TBA -167

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Celtics vs Jazz Predictions and Picks

The Utah Jazz are a devastating two-way threat that has all it takes to beat the short-handed Boston Celtics. While Boston’s scoring prowess is notable, their struggles defending the paint will hurt them against the Jazz.

Pick:

Utah Jazz to Win (-167)

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How to Watch Celtics vs Jazz

Celtics vs Jazz Information
What Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
Where Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
When 10:00 PM EST, February 9, 2021
How to Watch TNT

Head-to-Head: Celtics vs Jazz

Boston Celtics Head-to-Head Utah Jazz
Brad Stevens Head Coach Quin Snyder
12-10 (4th in East) Standing 19-5 (1st in West)
L-W-L-W Form W-W-W-W
112.7 (9th of 30) Off Rtg 116.3 (4th of 30)
110.9 (12th of 30) Def Rtg 107.6 (3rd of 30)
98.5 (23rd of 30) Pace 25th (3rd of 30)

Leaders (Per Game)

J. Tatum (27.0) PPG D. Mitchell (23.5)
T. Thompson (8.6) RPG R. Gobert (13.5)
M. Smart (6.1) APG M. Conley (5.8)
M. Smart (1.8) SPG M. Conley (1.4)
T. Fall (2.0) BPG R. Gobert (2.7)
R. Williams (.726)/J. Brown, J. Tatum (10.2) FG%/FGM R. Gobert (.608)/D. Mitchell (8.1)
G. Williams (.467)/J. Tatum (3.2) 3P%/3PM J. Brantley (.600)/D. Mitchell ()

Boston Must Clean Up Their Turnovers

The Boston Celtics are an experienced team, owing to the fact that their turnovers have a small affect on wins and losses. Despite that, they are giving up possessions in unnecessary fashion, costing them their fair share of victories.

Their turnover issues stem from the prolonged absence of Kemba Walker, and the reliance on rookie point guard Peyton Pritchard and combo guard Marcus Smart. Walker’s return has softened the blow, but they are still fifteenth overall in turnovers per game.

With pressure mounting on young stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, they must improve on their approximately 10% turnover rate.


Editor’s Picks


Utah’s Defence is the Key

It’s no secret that the Utah Jazz are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. However, against a team as disciplined and singularly talented as the Celtics, it will be the Jazz’s individuals that can win them the day on the defensive end.

According to FiveThirtyEight, three Utah Jazz players stand out on the defensive side of the ball. Their RAPTOR algorithm highlights Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, and Royce O’Neale as some of the league’s best defenders – with Gobert ranking second overall at a +6.7.

With impact defenders at every tier of the defence, the Jazz is uniquely equipped to take on the Celtics. Whether they attack from the perimeter, paint, or mid-range, the Jazz have a stopper in play.

Celtics Key Player: (G) Kemba Walker


Kemba Walker came into the Celtics team to be a game changer for them on offence, but is yet to find his groove since returning from injury.

In his last match against the Phoenix Suns, Walker was dreadful from the field. Walker was four of 20 from the field, while shooting a paltry four of 11 from three. His inefficiency compounded by three turnovers, more is expected of Walker.

At his size, Walker can really struggle against teams with strong paint protectors. With Mike Conley guarding him and Rudy Gobert meeting him at the rim, Walker will have to be smart with the ball to help the Celtics to a victory.

Jazz Key Player: (G) Donovan Mitchell


Donovan Mitchell continues his stellar play, as his Utah Jazz now sit at the top of the Western Conference. 9-1 in their last ten games, Mitchell has been excellent.

Over the Jazz’s last ten games, which includes two inactive matches for Mitchell, the Jazz star man is averaging 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists on 43.7% shooting from the field and 47.6% from three.

While Mitchell’s defence still needs a lot of work, he’s proving himself to be a dangerous scoring threat no matter the opposition. With the Celtics’ sound defensive strategy, Mitchell will be put to the test.

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Christian Jope is a writer, social media strategist, and data analyst. A Queen’s University Alumni, Christian is an author and social media strategist with Raptors Cage, while also working closely with MLSE and Canada Basketball through community-driven events.
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