We've got another exciting interconference contest on Monday's NBA schedule as the Boston Celtics will host the Utah Jazz. Boston is 46-18 overall and 22-11 at home, while Utah is 15-49 overall and 7-25 on the road.

The Jazz are in full-on tank mode and Jaylen Brown will take advantage, clearing his points prop of 25.5 whether Jayson Tatum rests or plays. With the playoffs coming into view, it’s no surprise to see the Boston Celtics going through the gears, and that spells trouble for the 15-win Utah Jazz tonight.

The Jazz are currently 7-25 on the road with a point differential of -7, while the Celtics have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. This is the first of two meetings bet

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The Celtics shouldn't play too sleepily given their momentum heading into the playoffs, though it may be hard to create motivation in such a context.