Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

The Boston Celtics (49-22) and Utah Jazz (33-36) meet Saturday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Celtics vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites Friday with a 126-112 win at the Portland Trail Blazers. F Jayson Tatum finished with 34 points and 12 rebounds as Boston won for the 4th time in its last 5 games.

The Jazz covered as 8.5-point underdogs Monday in a 119-115 loss at the Miami Heat. F Lauri Markkanen scored a game-high 38 points for the Jazz, who finished 2-4 on their 6-game road trip.

This is the 1st meeting this season between these teams. Boston and Utah split last season's series 1-1 with the Over hitting in both meetings.