Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics Picks and Prediction for Monday, November 3, 2025
Use Code SSWC The Utah Jazz travel to Boston to play the Celtics at TD Garden on Monday at 7:30 PM ET, and the game will air on NBC Sports Boston. Utah comes into the game at 2-3 overall and 0-2 on the road, while Boston is 3-4 and 1-2 at home. The Jazz have dropped their last two games, while the Celtics are coming off a blowout home loss to Houston. Trends, injuries, matchups — NBA predictions for Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics.
Utah Jazz Look to End Road Skid
Utah comes into this one averaging 120.2 points per game while allowing an average of 121.2. Lauri Markkanen is still the team's top scoring threat, putting up 33.8 per contest on 50.5% shooting from the field. Keyonte George has been a bright spot, tallying 17 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists against Phoenix in their last defeat. The Jazz are near the top of the league in rebounding at 50.8 per game, and turnovers have been a huge concern, specifically when it comes to transition defense.
The Jazz offense clicks when Markkanen gets early touches, but it's defensive lapses that have repeatedly dug them an early hole. Against Phoenix, Utah allowed 37 first-quarter points and trailed by 17 after 12 minutes. Although they made a strong push in both the second and third quarters, the early hole was too deep to dig out of. Walker Kessler's absence has left the interior thin, and Utah's rim protection has suffered as opponents have averaged 54 points in the paint over the last three games.
Utah most recently was beaten 118-96 by the Suns after committing 21 turnovers that Phoenix turned into 23 points. Markkanen's 33 points gave him his fourth consecutive game with at least 30, but the Jazz never recovered after falling behind early. The Jazz have now lost both road games this season and must commit fewer turnovers to stay competitive against a Boston team that forces nearly nine steals per game.
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Injuries:
- Walker Kessler (C) – shoulder is ?
- Georges Niang (F) – foot is out until Nov 10
Celtics Look to Recapture Home Form
Boston enters 3-4 on the season, averaging 113.3 points per game and allowing an average of 114.6. Jaylen Brown has led the Celtics in scoring, averaging 27.7 points per game on 55% shooting, while Baylor Scheierman has scored well from the wing, including 17 points in the loss to Houston.
At home, the Celtics are shooting 44.4% from the field and pulling down an average of 44.8 rebounds per game. They've been active defensively, averaging 8.7 steals and six blocks per game, but struggled on the glass against the Rockets, who outrebounded Boston 53-36. With Jayson Tatum out until April, Brown has carried much of the load offensively, and his ability to create off the dribble will go a long way toward preventing another slow start.
Boston’s last outing was a 128-101 loss to Houston. Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters as the Rockets shot 57% in the first half and built an 18-point lead by halftime. Brown finished with 12 points after playing the night before in Philadelphia, and the Celtics were never able to make enough stops on defense.
Injuries:
- Jayson Tatum (F) – Out until Apr 1
Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics Pick
Spread Pick for Jazz vs. Celtics
- Boston Celtics (-3) (4 Units)
The Boston Celtics will respond coming off the poor showing against Houston, as their defense matches up better with Utah's perimeter-heavy style of play, especially without Kessler. Brown will control the game on offense, and Boston's bench will have a strong rebound. The Celtics have proven they can quickly bounce back from losses, especially at home. Utah's turnovers give way to easy scoring chances, which Boston can take advantage of.Look for Boston to have a great performance out of its starters, and shoot it a lot better from beyond the arc.
Over/Under Pick for Jazz vs. Celtics
- Under 232.5 (4 Units)
Utah has averaged just 100 points on the road, and Boston's pace has slowed down a lot without Tatum. Both teams have been using quite a bit of half-court sets and have been inconsistent from three-point range. The Celtics are getting better at home defensively, causing more turnovers and limiting transition baskets. Utah's offense relies so much on Markkanen, and without Kessler or Collier, bench scoring is minimal. The Jazz will probably try to use a lot of shot clock to keep it close. That pace favors a lower total. Expect a controlled and defense-minded game where both teams stay under 115 points.
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