The red-hot Boston Celtics roll into the Delta Center riding an impressive 8-2 stretch over their last ten games, while the Jazz finally snapped their losing skid with a much-needed win against Washington on Wednesday.
With Jayson Tatum leading Boston's third-ranked offense and Kristaps Porzingis coming off a dominant 25-point performance, the Jazz's league-worst defense faces a daunting challenge, though the possible absence of Jaylen Brown could give Utah a glimmer of hope.
The Utah Jazz host the Boston Celtics in what promises to be an intriguing clash of contrasting styles and fortunes, with the home team desperate to build momentum after their recent victory.
Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics matchup, our predictive model gives the Celtics an 85% chance of defeating the Jazz.
Pre-game probabilities
Boston Celtics
Moneyline
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Utah Jazz
Boston Celtics: 85% win probability
- Elite defensive efficiency (Allowing only 7,451 points against, 2nd best in the league)
- Strong overall record (50-19, .724 win percentage)
- Consistent offensive output (8,033 points scored, top 5 in Eastern Conference)
Utah Jazz: 15% win probability
- League-worst defensive struggles (8,383 points against, most in Western Conference)
- Poor win-loss record (16-54, lowest win percentage in the West)
- Recent poor form (WLLLL in last five games)
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Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics preview
The red-hot Boston Celtics roll into Salt Lake City looking to continue their dominant run against a struggling Jazz squad that just snapped their losing streak.
Even without Jaylen Brown, who's sidelined with a knee injury, the Celtics have been clicking on all cylinders - their recent win over Brooklyn showcased Kristaps Porzingis's monster performance of 25 points and 13 rebounds.
The Jazz finally found their rhythm in their last outing, lighting up the scoreboard with a 56% shooting night against Washington, but they'll face a much tougher test against Boston's suffocating defense that's holding opponents to just 108 points per game.
Keep your eyes on Lauri Markkanen's potential return for Utah - his absence would leave a massive scoring void against one of the league's most complete teams.
The last time these teams met just eleven days ago, Boston squeaked out a 114-108 win, but they've since found another gear, winning eight of their last ten.
Utah's up-tempo style and league-leading turnover rate could play right into the Celtics' hands, especially with Tatum fresh and ready to exploit transition opportunities.
While the Jazz have shown flashes of offensive brilliance at home, they'll need more than just hot shooting to overcome Boston's elite two-way efficiency.
This East-West showdown at the Delta Center shapes up as a classic clash between Boston's disciplined execution and Utah's high-risk, high-reward approach.
Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics form
Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics head to head
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Boston Celtics
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Mar 10, 2025
Boston Celtics
114 : 108
Utah Jazz
Mar 13, 2024
Utah Jazz
107 : 123
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Jan 6, 2024
Boston Celtics
126 : 97
Utah Jazz
Mar 31, 2023
Boston Celtics
122 : 114
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Mar 19, 2023
Utah Jazz
118 : 117
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Mar 23, 2022
Boston Celtics
125 : 97
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