Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Forecast, 12/30/2025 Overview and Choice

• Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
• Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
• Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
• Broadcast: KJZZ

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The Utah Jazz (12-19) will be taking on the Boston Celtics (19-11) at the Delta Center this Tuesday.

In their previous match, the Celtics triumphed over the Pacers with an impressive score of 140-122. They achieved a commendable field goal percentage of 56.6% (47 out of 83) and successfully sank 20 of their 39 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, Boston converted 26 of 34 free throw attempts, for a total percentage of 76.5%. On the rebounding front, they secured 43 boards, which included 12 offensive rebounds. Additionally, the Celtics facilitated 26 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and made 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed the opposition to shoot 49.4% from the field, giving up 44 baskets out of 89 attempts. The Pacers dished out 29 assists and amassed 6 steals during the game. Indiana recorded a total of 35 rebounds (11 offensive and 24 defensive) and accounted for 3 blocks. When at the free throw line, the Pacers were efficient, making 16 of 20 attempts for an 80.0% success rate while hitting 18 of 44 from three-point territory. The Celtics committed 22 personal fouls compared to the Pacers’ 28.

Jaylen Brown stood out during the game, finishing with an efficient shooting rate of 65.0% from the field, along with 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and contributing 30 points on 13 of 20 shooting over 32 minutes of play.

With a current record of 19-11, Boston has been averaging 12.1 turnovers and 22.0 personal fouls per game. The team is collecting 44.0 rebounds on average and has distributed a total of 718 assists this season, ranking 28th in the league. The Celtics are shooting 36.7% from three-point territory (471 of 1,284) and maintaining a free throw percentage of 78.5%. They average 116.8 points per contest, placing them 15th in the league, and their overall shooting is at 47.3%.

Defensively, Boston is forcing 14.4 turnovers per game while committing 19.5 personal fouls. They are allowing opponents to shoot 37.1% from beyond the arc and rank 2nd in the league by permitting an average of just 110.4 points per game. The Celtics have an overall field goal percentage against of 44.7% (1,150 of 2,573) and average conceding 42.3 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in terms of opponent assists allowed with 745 for the season.

In their last outing, the Jazz secured a victory against the Spurs with a final score of 127-114. Defensively, Utah allowed San Antonio to grab 46 rebounds (15 on the offensive end). On the 3-point line, the Jazz shot only 22.7%, making 10 of their 44 attempts, while going 18 of 21 from the free throw line, good for 85.7%. The Spurs managed to connect on 43 out of 99 shooting attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 43.4%. Utah finished the game with a floor shooting percentage of 54.2%, hitting 45 out of 83, and knocked down 17 of 37 three-point attempts for an excellent rate of 45.9%. With a total of 26 free throw attempts, the Spurs committed 22 fouls against them, giving the Jazz a chance at the charity stripe. They committed 16 turnovers while securing 9 steals. Utah achieved 30 defensive rebounds and accounted for 7 offensive, totaling 37 overall.

Lauri Markkanen was a standout for the Jazz, achieving a remarkable shooting percentage of 68.8% by scoring 11 of his 16 attempts. He contributed with 5 rebounds and finished the game with 29 points in 34 minutes, adding 1 assist.

This season, the Jazz’s record stands at 12-19. Offensively, they are shooting 46.0% from the field, ranking 23rd in the NBA. Utah has accumulated 3,735 total points, averaging 120.5 points per game, and securing 45.2 rebounds per contest. They rank 2nd in the league for assists, averaging 30.3 assists per game, while also turning the ball over 15.9 times per game. The Jazz average 22.8 personal fouls per contest and maintain an 80.9% free throw percentage.

Defensively, Utah ranks last in the NBA, allowing 127.1 points per game. They force 13.6 turnovers on average and have allowed opponents to shoot 49.1% from the field, ranking 29th in the league. The Jazz give up 37.8% on three-point attempts (476 of 1,258), while opponents convert 77.4% of their free throw attempts. They relinquish an average of 30.5 assists and 44.7 rebounds per game, positioning them at 30th and 18th in the league respectively.

Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?

Pick: Choose Utah