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Celtics vs. Jazz prediction: Boston favored to win Tuesday's NBA matchup [12/30/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz predictions for NBA Tuesday.
The Utah Jazz will square off with the favored Boston Celtics in NBA action at Delta Center on Tuesday, commencing at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of the Celtics vs. Jazz game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Jazz lineup will feature players like Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh, while the Celtics will be led by Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Celtics vs. Jazz prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA game between the Celtics and Jazz 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Celtics a 72% chance of beating the Jazz. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 122-116.
According to our model, the Jazz (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 239.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Celtics vs. Jazz odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Celtics | Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-105) | +8.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | -290 | +260 |
| Total | o239.5 (-115) | u239.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Celtics vs. Jazz picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Jazz +8.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Jazz | +260 |
| Total | Under 239.5 | -105 |
According to our NBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 239.5 total points.
Celtics vs. Jazz player props
Looking for Boston vs. Utah NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Delta Center.
Jaylen Brown is expected to lead the Celtics with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Lauri Markkanen is projected to have 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for the Jazz.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Celtics prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 31 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 55 |
| Derrick White | 20 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 43 |
| P. Pritchard | 19 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 38 |
| Anfernee Simons | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| Neemias Queta | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
Jazz prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Jazz:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 25 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 41 |
| Keyonte George | 21 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 41 |
| B. Sensabaugh | 16 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 34 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
Celtics vs. Jazz game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Jazz and Celtics at Delta Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Delta Center
Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Jazz on Tuesday, with Jaylen Brown projected for a game-high 55 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Celtics vs. Jazz insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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