Fri, December 18th at 7:30 PM EST
December 18, 2026 β’ TD Garden, Boston
NBA PREVIEW β’ December 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Utah Jazz meets Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Boston.
Utah Jazz
Visiting Side
Boston Celtics
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
48%
Utah Jazz
VS
52%
Boston Celtics
Projected Score
UTA 112
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BOS 115
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Utah Jazz
STAT
Boston Celtics
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Boston Celtics plays on familiar turf at TD Garden, Boston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Utah Jazz Could Win
Utah Jazz generates 115.1 points per game while shooting 47.2%.
Why Boston Celtics Could Win
Boston Celtics produces 116.1 points per game on 48.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Boston Celtics's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
TD Garden, Boston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Utah Jazz (47.5%)
Boston Celtics (52.5%)
Total Submissions: 47 circles
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