Jazz vs. Celtics prediction and odds for Friday, March 31 (Bet on Boston)

The Boston Celtics followed up their worst loss of the season, a 130-111 defeat to the Washington Wizards, with their best win of the season, a 140-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Now, the Celtics are only two games back from the Bucks for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, but are running out of time to surpass them. A win tonight against the Utah Jazz would be a great step in the right direction.

Let’s dive into the odds for the game and then I’ll give you my best bet.

Jazz vs. Celtics odds, spread, and total

Jazz vs. Celtics prediction and pick

Despite their embarrassing loss to the Wizards, the Celtics have been red hot with their shooting lately. Over their last three games, they have an effective field goal percentage of 63.1%, the second best mark in the NBA over that stretch.

Both teams rank inside the top five in three point shot rate, but it’s the Celtics who are much better at defending the three. They rank fifth in opponent three point field goal percentage, keeping them to shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc.

Meanwhile, the Jazz come in at 18th, allowing teams to shoot 36.4% from three point land.

It’s a huge spread for the Celtics to cover, but they are no strangers to winning with margin this season. They rank first in the NBA in average score differential at +6.5.

I’ll lay the points with them tonight and bet on them to cover the big spread.

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