Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in what will be one of the best NBA matchups of the day. This could be a potential NBA Finals preview, but both teams have plenty of work to do before that becomes a reality.

Boston has gone just 2-4 in their last six games, and the Celtics are falling down the standings in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics are now just 12-10 on the year and sit in third place in the Atlantic Division.

The Utah Jazz have now won 15 of their last 16 games, and they currently have the best record in the entire NBA. Utah is 9-2 in home games this season, and they are opening up a large lead in the Northwest Division. 

The Utah Jazz are 4.5-point favorites over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. 

Offense MIA For Celtics

The Boston Celtics are averaging just 111 points per game this season, but that offense has actually been worse of late. Injuries have played a large role in the most recent slump, but the Celtics are starting to get most of their important players back.

Jayson Tatum leads the team with over 27 points per game, and he will need to carry Boston in this game. The Celtics are making nearly 38 percent of their three-point shots, and a hot-shooting night could help them pull off this upset.

Boston has still been a great defensive team this season, allowing just 109.2 points per game. The Celtics still have enough pieces to become a title contender, but it is time to start playing better as a team. 

Jazz Doing it all Well

The Utah Jazz are averaging 114.3 points per game while also allowing just 105.7 points per night. Both of those averages are in the Top 10 in the NBA, and the Jazz are also the best rebounding team in the league. 

Donovan Mitchell leads the Jazz with 23.5 points per game, but he has gotten plenty of help this season. Utah is one of the best shooting teams in the league, making over 40 percent of their three-point attempts.

Utah has a very veteran squad, and they have been getting contributions from all over this roster this season. The Jazz might not get a ton of attention, but they do what it takes to win basketball games. 

Jazz Blow Out Celtics at Home

The Boston Celtics will be a threat in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, but this team is really struggling at this time. Boston has had trouble scoring of late, and that is going to be a real problem against a great Jazz defensive team.

Utah has done almost everything right this season, and they are nearly impossible to beat on their home floor. The Jazz will not have any trouble taking control of this game and winning their fifth straight game.

Boston usually competes and keeps games close, but that will not be the case on Tuesday night. Bet the Utah Jazz -4.5 over the Boston Celtics in NBA action.

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