# NBA

Jazz vs Celtics prediction

Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics, Friday 18 December, 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden. Our line gives the Celtics a 78% chance.

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NBASeries starts 12/18
Jazz1-6
vs
Celtics5-2

TD Garden, BostonTV: KJZZ-TV, Jazz+

Your purse 1,000 denarii, play money
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Record
0-0
Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Jazz

  • PointsKeyonte George19.6
  • AssistsKeyonte George5.4
  • ReboundsAce Bailey7.6

Celtics

  • PointsJayson Tatum27.0
  • AssistsJayson Tatum7.9
  • ReboundsPaul George6.0

Season averages

UTAHStatBOS
L5StreakL1
118.9Points Against109.1
1-6Last Ten Games5-2
107.0Points Per Game115.0
43Field Goal %46
33Three Point %35
46.3Rebounds Per Game42.4
24.7Assists Per Game26.9
6.6Blocks Per Game3.7
6.6Steals Per Game8.7

Last five games

Jazz

  • Lvs LAL132-123
  • Lvs MEM110-105
  • Lvs SA117-111 OT
  • Lvs POR112-90
  • Lat SA119-97

Celtics

  • Wvs CHI134-99
  • Wvs BKN125-124 OT
  • Wvs CHI125-111
  • Wat ORL108-97
  • Lat HOU109-93

Injury report

Jazz

  • Jusuf NurkicOut
  • Mo BambaDay-To-Day
  • Jaren Jackson Jr.Out
  • Trey AlexanderOut

Celtics

  • Payton PritchardDay-To-Day
  • Jayson TatumDay-To-Day
  • Devin CarterOut

Game info

Venue
TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV
KJZZ-TV, Jazz+
Season series
Series starts 12/18

Celtics and Jazz this season

  1. Fri 18 DecJazz at CelticsFri 7:30 PM ET
  2. Fri 1 JanCeltics at JazzFri 9:30 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Jazz vs Celtics?

7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 18 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Jazz vs Celtics on?

ESPN lists KJZZ-TV, Jazz+ for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Jazz vs Celtics?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Boston Celtics a 78% chance, so a call on them pays x1.29. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Jazz vs Celtics played?

At TD Garden in Boston, MA, the home of the Boston Celtics.

How many times do the Celtics and Jazz play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Celtics and Jazz play next?

Friday 1 January 2027 at 9:30 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Celtics at the Jazz.

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