Celtics vs. Jazz NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 5

Celtics vs. Jazz Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and KJZZ

The Boston Celtics (26-7) are heavily favored (by 14.5 points) to build on a 16-game home win streak when they host the Utah Jazz (16-19) on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 238.5.

Celtics vs. Jazz Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Jazz Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (87.4%)

Celtics vs. Jazz Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread 15 times this season (15-15-3).
• The Jazz have played 35 games, with 20 wins against the spread.
• Celtics games have gone over the total 18 times out of 35 chances this season.
• Jazz games this season have hit the over 51.4% of the time (18 out of 35 games with a set point total).
• Boston sports a better record against the spread when playing at home (9-6-1) than it does in road games (6-9-2).
• In terms of over/unders, the Celtics hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they've exceeded the total nine times in 16 opportunities this season (56.2%). On the road, they have hit the over nine times in 17 opportunities (52.9%).
• Utah has been better against the spread at home (12-4-0) than on the road (8-11-0) this year.
• Looking at the over/under, Jazz games have gone over less often at home (eight of 16, 50%) than away (10 of 19, 52.6%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 27.0 points, 8.5 boards and 4.5 assists.
• Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Derrick White averages 17.0 points, 3.9 boards and 5.3 assists, shooting 49.4% from the floor and 42.2% from downtown, with 2.8 made treys per game.
• Jrue Holiday averages 12.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists, shooting 45.4% from the floor and 41.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game.
• Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

Jazz Leaders

• Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.5 points, 8.4 boards and 1.5 assists for the Jazz.
• Collin Sexton's numbers on the season are 15.9 points, 2.7 boards and 3.7 assists per game. He is draining 46.7% of his shots from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.3 treys.
• John Collins averages 13.7 points, 7.8 boards and 0.8 assists. He is making 47.6% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 triples per contest.
• Kelly Olynyk averages 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He is draining 56.0% of his shots from the floor.
• Jordan Clarkson averages 17.8 points, 3.7 boards and 5.2 assists. He is making 41.1% of his shots from the floor and 30.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per contest.

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