Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
At 7:30 ET on ESPN, the 7th ranked Mavericks head to Boston to take on the Celtics. Boston is favored by 9.5 and has won 9 straight. The over/under line is currently at 236.5.
The Celtics are currently 46-12 and the top team in the Eastern Conference. Dallas is 34-25 and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The moneyline is +323 for the Mavericks and -419 for the Celtics.
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Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Dallas and Boston, the Celtics have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 17 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Boston is averaging 122 points compared to Dallas at 105.
- Dallas has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Boston has an ATS record of 2-0-1 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Dallas has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
On the season, the Mavericks are 30-29-0 on the over/under, and their last two games have gone over the O/U line. Today’s O/U line of 236.5 is right in line with their season average of 236.1 points per game.
In their last game, the Mavericks defeated the Raptors by a score of 136-125. The combined scoring output was well above the O/U line of 241 points.
Dallas has an ATS record of 32-27 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, their ATS record is 18-10.
Coming into today’s game, the Mavericks are 9.5-point underdogs. As underdogs, Dallas has gone 9-16 straight-up and 11-14 against the spread. In Western Conference play, they are 21-18 and are currently 7th in the West.
This season, the Mavericks have been a top-10 scoring team, averaging 118.9 points per game (7th). However, their scoring has been slightly higher at home (120.5 PPG) compared to on the road (117.2 PPG).
When it comes to their offensive style, the Mavericks have been one of the most three-point reliant teams in the league. They are 3rd in three-point makes (15.1 per game) and 2nd in three-point attempts (40.1 per game). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (11th).
So far, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.
So far, the Mavericks’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 117.6 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Mavericks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.7% and allowing 36.8% from beyond the arc.
The Celtics are currently 9.5-point favorites at home against the Mavericks. This season, Boston has been favored in 55 of their 58 games and has a record of 44-11 as the favorite.
Boston has won 9 straight games and is in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-12. In non-conference games, they are 13-6 compared to 33-6 against the East.
The Celtics’ ATS record for the season is 27-28, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games and four straight overall. At home, their ATS record is 15-14, while they are 12-14 ATS on the road.
In their most recent game, the Celtics beat the 76ers by a score of 117-99. The O/U line for that game was 231.5, and Boston covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 28-30, and their games have averaged 230.9 points per game. In their last two games, the Celtics have gone under the O/U line.
This season, the Celtics are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, making an average of 16.1 threes per game (1st). Overall, they are shooting 38% from beyond the arc (4th).
When playing at home, Boston has averaged 122.4 points per game (6th), compared to 118.9 points on the road. Overall, they are 5th in the NBA in scoring at 120.7 points per game.
So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
Boston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 7th in the NBA with 110.2 points allowed per game. In the terms of takeaways, Celtics are causing 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 4th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 2nd in rejections, averaging 6.6 blocked shots each game.
Even though they are considered 9.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 162-141 win for the Mavericks.
Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- We like the Mavericks on the moneyline (+323)
- The Mavericks are also our pick on the spread at +9.5
- Projecting a combined 303 points, we like the over
Boston Celtics Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Luka Doncic – Ankle/Nose – Questionable
