Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Preview
At 8:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (24-18) will host the Boston Celtics (33-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by three points and have a moneyline of -149.
This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 240.5 points.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Dallas and Boston, the Celtics hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 13 points.
- In their last three games away from home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 125. Dallas posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Celtics struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
In non-conference games, the Celtics have gone 10-4 compared to 23-6 against the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 13-9 this season.
Boston has won their last two road games and is currently favored by 3 points against the Mavericks. In their games as the favorite, the Celtics are 31-9 this season and have an ATS record of 18-20 as the favorite.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 22-21, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 231 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 240.5.
The Celtics’ last game was a 116-107 win over the Rockets. They were favored by 12 points in that game and have an ATS record of 20-21 this season. The O/U line for that game was 226.5.
This season, the Celtics are one of the league’s top offensive teams, ranking 4th in scoring at 120.3 points per game. They have been particularly strong from beyond the arc, leading the NBA in three-pointers made at 16.2 per game.
When it comes to their overall field goal percentage, Boston is 15th in the league at 47%. However, they are one of the league’s best teams in terms of two-point shooting, ranking 5th in two-point field goal percentage at 56%.
So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.8% of their games, and they are 7th in the league in road scoring at 117.9 points per game.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 4th in the league at 110.6 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Celtics squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.7% from downtown.
Today, the Mavericks are 3-point underdogs at home against the Celtics. This season, Dallas has gone 7-10 as the underdog and has an average scoring differential of -5.3 points per game in those games.
As the underdog, the Mavericks have gone 8-9 against the spread, and they have failed to cover in their last two games as the underdog on the road. At home, Dallas is 11-11 ATS.
In their last game, the Mavericks lost to the Lakers by a score of 127-110. The O/U line for that game was 245, and Dallas was getting 3 points. This dropped their overall record to 24-18, which is currently 6th in the Western Conference.
This season, the Mavericks have an O/U record of 24-18, and their games have averaged 235.9 points per game. In non-conference games, they have gone 6-3 compared to 18-15 against the West.
In the Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are currently in 6th place. Against the spread, they are 23-19 overall and 12-8 on the road.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Mavericks are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 15.1 made threes per game (2nd). However, they are just 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. Overall, Dallas is 7th in scoring at 118.5 points per game.
At home, the Mavericks are scoring 120.7 points per game compared to 116.0 on the road. So far, they have outscored the league average in 57.1% of their games.
In terms of pace, Dallas is 11th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game. They are also 17th in field goal percentage (47%) and 20th in offensive rebounds (10.3 per game).
Currently, the Mavericks’ defense holds the 20th rank in the NBA, allowing 117.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Mavericks are forcing 11.7 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
Coming in as 3 point favorites, our projections have the Celtics picking up a 116-114 win.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Mavericks (+3)
- Our NBA model projects 230 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Dante Exum – Heel – Doubtful
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Questionable
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday – Elbow – Out
- Al Horford – Rest – Out
