Utah Jazz - Boston Celtics predictions and free betting tips [13/03/2024]

The Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz meet Wednesday at the Delta Center.

Utah Jazz

Jazz is going through a tough time, losing 10 of their last 12 games, including a recent showdown against the Denver Nuggets that saw them defeated soundly by a score of 121-142. This dip in form was partially complicated by the injury to Lauri Markkanen, who sat out 3 games, but his return re-energises the team.

Newcomers Johnson and Bryce Sensabaugh show great potential, giving hope for the future. Utah is looking to re-evaluate their game and bolster their defensive action ahead of their match against one of the leading teams in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics

The Celtics continue to showcase strong form, racking up 13 wins in their last 15 games and aim for their third consecutive win following their recent victory against the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 121-99. Jaylen Brown made a significant contribution, scoring 27 points, Jason Tatum added another 26, and Sam Hauser, coming off the bench, contributed 22, marking his season-high and highlighting the team's overall dominance.

Despite the absence of key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics confidently controlled the match, particularly excelling in the first half with a score of 66 points before ensuring a comfortable win in the fourth quarter. The Celtics are well-poised to shut down the Jazz, even with an incomplete squad and the potential absence of Al Horford in the upcoming match.

Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics Match Prediction

The Boston Celtics are plagued with lineup challenges: Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are again unable to participate, while Utah Jazz is dealing with the absence of Lauri Markkanen due to a thigh injury. The Celtics approach the match undeterred by injuries and having to play their second consecutive away game, continuing to demonstrate impressive results and being one of the most successful teams in the league at present. On the other side, the Jazz is experiencing less favourable times. Though the situation seems potentially disadvantageous for the Celtics, it doesn't appear that the Jazz will capitalize on the variables at play. Anticipating the Celtics to extend their winning streak, successfully wrapping up their away game.