Celtics vs. Jazz odds, prediction, line, and time are set for a Tuesday night NBA clash, where the Boston Celtics, favored by 8.5 points, visit the Utah Jazz.

With the total points line at 242.5 and tipoff at 9 p.m. ET from the Delta Centre, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times to reveal its expert NBA picks.

Celtics vs. Jazz Odds, Prediction, Line, Time: Model Insights and Picks

The analysis of Celtics vs. Jazz odds, prediction, line, and time is powered by the SportsLine model, which is on a 32-14 hot streak on top-rated NBA spread picks. The model strongly recommends betting the Under on the total points (242.5). 

This aligns with the recent head-to-head trend, as the total has gone under in each of the last three meetings between these teams and in four of their last five matchups. 

The model projects significant scoring from Boston's Jaylen Brown (29.8 projected points) and Utah's Lauri Markkanen (23.8 projected points), but still predicts the combined score to stay below the high total.

Why the Model Leans Under and the Key Spread Pick

The model's under pick for Celtics vs. Jazz odds, prediction, line, and time is supported by both teams' recent scoring trends. 

The total has gone under in three of Boston's last four games and in two of Utah's past four. Beyond the total, the model has identified a specific against-the-spread pick that it projects will hit in nearly 70% of its 10,000 simulations. 

For that precise spread selection, bettors need to consult the full breakdown on SportsLine.

Game Context and Injury Note

Boston (19-12) looks to bounce back from a road loss in Portland, while Utah (12-19) aims for a third straight win. The Jazz will be without rookie Ace Bailey (hip). Utah won the first meeting this season 105-103 in Boston, adding intrigue to this rematch despite the Celtics being heavy road favorites.

Source Information:

This betting preview and model analysis is sourced from the data-driven projections published by SportsLine.

You can see the model's specific against-the-spread pick and full analysis here:
Celtics vs. Jazz odds, prediction, line, time: 2025 NBA picks for Tuesday, Dec. 30 from proven model