Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 30 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics will be on the road to face the Utah Jazz in another round of NBA games. It is one of four games scheduled for Tuesday.

The Celtics (19-12), who are third in the Eastern Conference, have won four of their last five games. They saw a four-game win streak end on Sunday, losing was a 114-108 away to the Portland Trail Blazers. Celtics guard Jaylen Brown recorded 37 points, alongside seven rebounds and four assists. Derrick White added 12 points alongside five rebounds and assists.

The Jazz (6-24) are 11th in the West. Their last game was on Saturday, winning 127-114 away against the San Antonio Spurs. Lauri Markkanen added 29 points, five rebounds and one assist. Keyonte George finished with 28 points, five rebounds and six assists.

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Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz game details

The Celtics-Jazz game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at the Delta Center. The game can be watched on TV via NBCS-BOS, KJZZ and Jazz+. Streaming is via Fubo.

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Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz betting lines

Moneyline: Celtics (-300) vs. Jazz (+240)

Spread: Celtics (-8.0) vs. Jazz (+8.0)

Total: (O/U): Celtics (o241.0) -110 vs. Jazz (u241.0) -110

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Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz preview

The Celtics have a better head-to-head record against the Jazz. They have met 111 times in the regular season, and Boston leads with a 64-47 record.

Their last matchup was on Nov. 3, with the Celtics winning 105-103 on the road. Brown recorded 36 points, two rebounds and four assists. Jazz guard George finished with 31 points and five rebounds.

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Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz predicted starting lineups

Celtics

PG: Payton Pritchard | SG: Derrick White | SF: Jaylen Brown | PF: Jordan Walsh | C: Neemias Queta

Jazz

PG - Keyonte George | SG - Svi Mykhailiuk | SF - Ace Bailey | PF - Lauri Markkanen | C - Jusuf Nurkic

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz betting tips

Jaylen Brown has an over/under of 31.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 30.13 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

Meanwhile, Keyonte George has an over/under of 24.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 20.4 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Celtics are favored to win against the Jazz. Boston has a 75% chance of victory compared to the Jazz’s 29.4%.

Edited by Ubong Richard