Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz: Expect a high-scoring game

No. 4 of the Eastern and Western Conferences will meet today to find out who is stronger in the head-to-head encounter, so we are very likely to see a high-scoring match.

Ime Udoka's team is all the way up in the East

The Celtics continue to pick up wins one after another, and it doesn't look like the team is going to stop. However, they are to play a very tough opponent tonight.

So far, the team has lost only once in the last 10 games, a streak of five straight wins up to March 13, and a streak of four wins that is now ongoing. All of the Celtics' main rotation players are on the roster, and that's why everyone expects them to win at home. Let's see how it goes.

The Jazz are solid in the playoff zone

In the last game, Brooklyn snapped a streak of three straight wins for Utah. In March, the Jazz collected five losses and seven wins. The team has not looked as consistent this season as they did in previous seasons, but they are holding steady in the playoff zone.

Utah continue their road trip with a win over New York and a loss to Brooklyn and will have to go through another test tonight against Boston.

Injuries and suspensions

• Boston: Marcus Smart, Robert Williams (day-to-day);
• Utah: Bojan Bogdanovic, Danuel House, Udoka Azubuike.

Expert Betting Tips

As a home team, Boston obviously has the advantage. Still, you shouldn't make the hosts the unconditional favorites. The teams have played each other once this season, having scored a total of 267 points. Of course, we may not see as productive a game, but it seems reasonable to bet on a higher total, as well as a likely win for Utah.

Betting options

• Total Over (218.5) for 1.90;
• Handicap Utah (+3.5) for 2.304;
• Donovan Mitchell Block TO (0.5) for 4.60.

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