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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Mavericks

The Boston Celtics tip off against the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We Could See Lots of Points Scored

The Mavericks and the Celtics are capable of scoring more than 222.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

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8 Celtics Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 107-79 home win at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown poured in 30 points, with Anfernee Simons contributing 27 and Derrick White adding 17.

Dallas Mavericks have been beaten in their last four games. On the road at Toyota Center, Houston Rockets recently beat them 111-107. Cooper Flagg had 34 points and 12 rebounds, Daniel Gafford racked up 16 points and 11 rebounds, with Brandon Williams scoring 13 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Mavs and the Celtics saw the former win. It was a 127-120 scoreline at TD Garden. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Celtics have won eight.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Mavericks logo Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.1 points, 47.2 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 45.3% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 105.1 points and 44.3 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.1 points and 8.0 rebounds, Derrick White 5.8 assists and Sam Hauser 3.7 (42.5%) 3-pointers.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.4 points, 46.8 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 70.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.5 points and 44.7 rebounds.

Naji Marshall is averaging 18.0 points, Dwight Powell 6.8 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard 4.5 assists, while Klay Thompson has an average of 3.5 (46.1%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 available for our NBA pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 222.5 in total.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Celtics vs Mavericks stats:

  • The 222.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 222.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Mavs games at home.
  • The 222.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Mavs games at home.
  • The 222.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Mavs games at home.
  • The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 222.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cooper Flagg Over 21.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Cooper Flagg (Mavs) has an average of 30 points in the past 4 games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -103.

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Anfernee Simons Over 13.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Anfernee Simons (Celtics) has scored an average of 18.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -116 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 222.5
Spread Mavericks +8
Player Points Cooper Flagg Over 21.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 116 - 112 Mavericks logo Mavericks

The Celtics are available at huge odds to register a 116-112 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Celtics Moneyline Favorites

Boston Celtics have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -294 Moneyline betting odds. Dallas Mavericks are the underdogs at +235 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 8 and the total points line is 222.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 222.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jaylen Brown is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -111 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -116 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 29.5
-111
Under 29.5
-116
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 20.5
-122
Under 20.5
-106
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 16.5
-108
Under 16.5
-120
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 16.5
-102
Under 16.5
-127
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Player Assists
Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-149
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-159
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-101
Under 4.5
-128
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
-110
Under 4.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-116
Under 8.5
-111
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
+115
Under 7.5
-149
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-115
Under 6.5
-112
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Mavs Have Lost Three Straight at Home

The Mavericks have endured three straight losses at American Airlines Center. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 118.10 points per contest while yielding 116.40.

The Celtics have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games on the road, putting up 119.40 points per contest and giving up 111.60.

The Celtics beat the Mavs 122-107 in their most recent meeting at American Airlines Center. Looking at the last 9 head-to-head matchups at American Airlines Center, the Celtics have five victories and the Mavs four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O222.5 U222.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 5-5 234.50 118.10 116.40 8 2
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 6-4 231.00 119.40 111.60 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
  • U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 45 34.29 1323 216 29.4 4.8 2.2 6.9 0.4 1.0
Derrick White 47 34.05 808 256 17.2 5.4 2.8 4.6 1.4 1.3
Payton Pritchard 48 32.59 804 253 16.8 5.3 2.5 4.3 0.1 0.8

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 44 34.06 874 182 19.9 4.1 1.0 6.8 0.8 1.2
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1
PJ Washington 36 30.94 510 67 14.2 1.9 1.2 7.2 1.4 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

01 Feb NBA
Bucks 79-107 Celtics
30 Jan NBA
Kings 93-112 Celtics
28 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-106 Celtics
26 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 94-102 Celtics
24 Jan NBA
Celtics 111-114 Bulls
23 Jan NBA
Celtics 130-126 Nets
21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Celtics 132-106 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

31 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-111 Rockets
29 Jan NBA
Hornets 123-121 Mavericks
28 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 118-105 Mavericks
24 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-110 Mavericks
22 Jan NBA
Warriors 115-123 Mavericks
19 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-97 Knicks
17 Jan NBA
Jazz 120-138 Mavericks
15 Jan NBA
Jazz 122-144 Mavericks
14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks
12 Jan NBA
Nets 105-113 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak