Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Celtics Should Put Up a Fight

NBA Finals: Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) host Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference). Game 3. The Celtics lead the series 2-0.

There’s a great opportunity to back the Celtics against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against the Mavericks, with +2.5 making lots of appeal at -110.

Celtics Won 105-98 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks went head-to-head on Sunday night, with the Celtics winning 105-98 at TD Garden.

Jrue Holiday bagged 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, Jaylen Brown scored 21 points, while Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 12 assists. Luka Doncic was able to drop 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists as part of a magical triple-double for the Mavs.

The Celtics have enjoyed six consecutive victories against the Mavs. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

The Celtics have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.2 points, 41.7 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 47.9% from the field and 81.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 104.9 points and 39.6 rebounds per matchup.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists, while Derrick White averages 2.7 (33.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Mavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.1 points, 43.3 rebounds, 21.4 assists, 5.9 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 73.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.8 points and 39.1 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 30.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 4.2 (42.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Al Horford.

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Derrick Jones Jr., Luka Doncic.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Celtics vs Mavericks stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Celtics in all of their last 5 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 9 consecutive games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 2 consecutive games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 6 consecutive games against Celtics.

We are happy to get with Boston Celtics against the spread in this NBA matchup. -110 is available that the underdogs are able to cover +2.5 and that looks very reasonable.

A Bet Builder provides you with the chance to combine the Celtics on the spread with other picks. For every additional selection, the odds are boosted.

Celtics +2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction

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Player Props

Jayson Tatum Over 9.5 Rebounds -135

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has had Over 9.5 rebounds in 5 straight games on the road. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get -135 that he goes over the line.

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Jaylen Brown Over 23.5 Points -105

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has scored Over 23.5 points in 4 straight road games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -105 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 105 - 101 Mavericks

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Celtics to win 105-101. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

The Moneyline odds about Dallas Mavericks triumphing is priced at -155 and you can get Boston Celtics at +130. The probability of the home team winning this NBA game is 61% according to the sportsbooks.

The spread currently stands at 3 and the total points line is 213.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s the chance to back Under 213.5 at -110.

The Mavs are available at odds of -160 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Celtics are chalked up at +130 to reach this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

+130

Mavericks

-155

Point Spread

Celtics +3

-110

Mavericks -3

-110

Total Points

Under 213.5

-110

Over 213.5

-110

Luka Dončić Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Luka Dončić is available at -110 to rack up Over 32.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points

Luka Dončić (Mavericks)

Over 32.5

-110

Under 32.5

-120

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-105

Under 27.5

-125

Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)

Over 24.5

-110

Under 24.5

-120

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 23.5

-108

Under 23.5

-122

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-103

Under 16.5

-128

P.J. Washington (Mavericks)

Over 13.5

-122

Under 13.5

-108

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 13.5

-104

Under 13.5

-127

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 13.5

-102

Under 13.5

-130

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-118

Derrick Jones Jr. (Mavericks)

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-123

Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)

Over 8.5

-100

Under 8.5

-132

Dereck Lively II (Mavericks)

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-103

Player Assists

Luka Dončić (Mavericks)

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-147

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-104

Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+112

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+125

Under 4.5

-167

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-106

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-122

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-182

Player Rebounds

Luka Dončić (Mavericks)

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

+102

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

+104

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

+102

Under 7.5

-135

P.J. Washington (Mavericks)

Over 6.5

-119

Under 6.5

-111

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+115

Under 6.5

-154

Dereck Lively II (Mavericks)

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-135

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

+102

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+114

Under 5.5

-152

Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

+104

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-143

Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+104

Derrick Jones Jr. (Mavericks)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-135

Micro Betting

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Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup

11 Kyrie Irving

21 Daniel Gafford

25 PJ Washington

55 Derrick Jones Jr.

77 Luka Doncic

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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