Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/12/2025, 11:46  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 30/12/2025 at 11:52 in NBA Predictions

The Boston Celtics will travel to face the Utah Jazz in this NBA interconference clash on Wednesday at the Delta Center. The Boston Celtics are third in the Eastern Conference with a 19–12 record, while the Utah Jazz are 11th in the Western Conference with a 12–19 record. Who is likely to ace this tie? Here is our prediction. 

The Utah Jazz upset second-placed San Antonio Spurs with a 13-point away victory in their last game at the Frost Bank Center. Lauri Markkanen led the charge, scoring a team-high 29 points, helping the Jazz come from eight points down in the opening quarter to defeat the Spurs 127–114.

However, Will Hardy's men head into this clash on the back foot, having lost four of their last six games. They have also suffered defeats in three of their last four home games. 

The Boston Celtics suffered a narrow 114–108 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game and will look to bounce back on Wednesday. They have won four of their last five games and posted a solid 5–2 record in their last seven away fixtures. The Celtics have also secured victories in five of their last six NBA encounters against the Utah Jazz.