By reason of strong defense do the Jazz and Celtics have the potential to go far in the playoffs. Boston is one of the most profitable teams this season for NBA bets and an Atlantic Division title contender. Utah is right behind Denver in the Northwest Division and perking back up after a brief slump. Namely, Boston’s Brad Stevens and Utah’s Quin Snyder have thrived as coaches. Because of this Wednesday night’s TNT matchup has drawn considerable interest. Not only are these two strong playoff contenders, but teams that have the proven ability to get the money.
Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Celtics vs. Jazz TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting on NBA odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz Overview
Late on the Jazz have covered three of their last five. Utah has sports betting record of 36-20 straight up, 28-27-1 vs. the odds, and 29-27 over the total. NBA metrics have the Jazz ranked 16th for scoring offense and ninth for points allowed. As a result, Utah is tied for fourth in the West with the Rockets
In the same way, the Celtics have gotten the money in seven of their last 10. Boston is now 39-16 straight up, 33-20-2 vs. the line and 25-30 under the total. Overall the Celtics rank ninth for scoring offense and third for points allowed. Now Boston is a game and a half behind Toronto for second in the Eastern Conference.
Key Celtics: PF Jayson Tatum (22.5 PTS, 7.0 REB, 2.9 AST, 44.3 FGPCT, 38.2 3PPCT, 81.9 FTPCT), PG Kemba Walker (21.8 PTS, 4.1 REB, 5.0 AST, 43.0 FGPCT, 38.0 3PPCT, 86.6 FTPCT, SG Jaylen Brown (20.3 PTS, 6.4 REB, 2.2 AST, 49.8 FGPCT, 38.1 3PPCT, 74.0 FTPCT)
Key Jazz: SG Donovan Mitchell (24.2 PTS, 4.3 REB, 4.3 AST, 45.7 FGPCT, 36.0 3PPCT, 86.1 FTPCT), SF Bojan Bogdanovic (20.7 PTS, 4.2 REB, 2.1 AST, 44.9 FGPCT, 42.2 3PPCT, 89.8 FTPCT), PG Jordan Clarkson (16.4 PTS, 2.9 REB, 1.7 AST, 49.1 FGPCT, 38.2 3PPCT, 76.6 FTPCT)
Boston and Utah Against the Spread
The Celtics Are:
- 4-5 against the spread in their last nine games on the road
- 3-6 under the total away from home
- 11-4 vs. the odds in their last 15 games as a dog
- 4-9 under the total when getting points
- 5-3 on the board in their last eight away games vs. Utah
- 7-2 over the total on the road against the Jazz
The Jazz Are:
- 8-3-1 against the spread at Vivant Smart Arena
- 8-5 over the total at home
- 1-6 vs. the odds in their last seven games as a favorite
- 10-4 over the total when laying points
- 6-5 vs. the line in their last 11 games against Boston
- 4-2 over the total head to head with the Celtics
Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz NBA Bets Picks
As mentioned earlier the Celtics are a good NBA Bets value as a dog. But Utah gets the money at home although not as much as a favorite. In an even game, the Celtics will likely be the better value as the road team.
Celtics vs. Jazz NBA Bet Pick: Boston Celtics
Celtics vs. Jazz NBA Bets Score Prediction: Celtics 96, Jazz 94