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NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Celtics

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

There’s everything to like about the -15.5 line that the Celtics have to cover against the Mavericks. Take the -110 and feel confident that they get the job done.

Dallas Mavericks were beaten in their previous five games and the latest was on the road at Kia Center. Orlando Magic claimed a 115-114 win. Klay Thompson led the way with 24 points, while Khris Middleton added 19 and PJ Washington chipped in 18.

Boston Celtics were beaten 118-89 at TD Garden in their last game, being turned over at home to Charlotte Hornets. Derrick White scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown had 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Luka Garza recorded 9 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at American Airlines Center, with the Celtics claiming the win. Beating the Mavs by a 110-100 scoreline. It’s been eight Celtics wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Mavericks	21	41	0.339	113.5	117.6	-4.1	14-19	7-22	3-10	11-29	2-8	5L

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The Mavs have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 110.0 points, 42.7 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 71.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 119.6 points and 44.5 rebounds per matchup.

Naji Marshall is averaging 14.9 points, Marvin Bagley III 5.0 rebounds and Brandon Williams 4.2 assists, while Klay Thompson averages 2.2 (44.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.5 points, 50.2 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 5.5 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 82.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 100.7 points and 39.3 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.3 points, Nikola Vucevic 7.4 rebounds and Derrick White 6.7 assists along with 3.1 (36.5%) 3-pointers made.

Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

Celtics can enjoy a huge win in this NBA showdown and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -15.5 to cover the line at -110.

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Key Mavericks vs Celtics stats:

• The -15.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -15.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games.

Celtics -15.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks 105 - 125 Celtics

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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics 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.

You might not get rich backing Boston Celtics at -1000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 91% chance of winning this NBA game. Dallas Mavericks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +660.

The spread is 15.5 and the total points line is currently 222.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to back Over 222.5, it’s -106.

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Moneyline

Mavericks

+660

Celtics

-1000

Point Spread

Mavericks +15.5

-110

Celtics -15.5

-110

Total Points

Under 222.5

-114

Over 222.5

-106

The favorite to score most points is Jayson Tatum. You can get -114 that he scores Over 12.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-120

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-154

The Celtics own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 108.90 points per contest while yielding 102.20.

The Mavs own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 113.30 points scored and 118.80 points allowed.

The Mavs beat the Celtics 127-120 when they last met at TD Garden. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at TD Garden, the Celtics have notched seven victories, while the Mavs have recorded three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O222.5	U222.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	211.10	108.90	102.20	3	7
Dallas Mavericks Away Stats		3-7	232.10	113.30	118.80	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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.00 pts and allowed 119.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 118.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 209.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 211.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.50 pts and allowed 100.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.90 pts and allowed 102.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 8.40 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.00 (71.66%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 23.00
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 16.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.70 (71.85%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 24.20
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.30 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.20 (82.5%)
• Rebounds: Total 50.2, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 36.80
• Assists: 27.20
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 5.50
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.60 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.30 (78.57%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.3, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 34.20
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 5.90
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 16.90

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	47	0.242	111.3	119.7	-8.4	10-22	5-25	3-9	11-30	2-8	7L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	33	28	0.541	114.8	114.3	0.5	20-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	2W
Heat	34	29	0.54	120	116.6	3.4	20-11	14-18	5-5	18-18	7-3	3W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	40	23	0.635	119	114.4	4.6	22-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	5W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Clippers	30	31	0.492	112.4	112	0.4	16-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	3W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	45	17	0.726	118.2	111.4	6.8	22-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	2W
Rockets	38	23	0.623	114.7	109.5	5.2	20-8	18-15	6-5	21-17	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	41	0.339	113.5	117.6	-4.1	14-19	7-22	3-10	11-29	2-8	5L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	33	28	0.541	114.8	114.3	0.5	20-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	2W
Heat	34	29	0.54	120	116.6	3.4	20-11	14-18	5-5	18-18	7-3	3W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	47	0.242	111.3	119.7	-8.4	10-22	5-25	3-9	11-30	2-8	7L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Spurs	45	17	0.726	118.2	111.4	6.8	22-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	2W
Timberwolves	40	23	0.635	119	114.4	4.6	22-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	5W
Rockets	38	23	0.623	114.7	109.5	5.2	20-8	18-15	6-5	21-17	6-4	1L
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Clippers	30	31	0.492	112.4	112	0.4	16-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	41	0.339	113.5	117.6	-4.1	14-19	7-22	3-10	11-29	2-8	5L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Spurs	45	17	0.726	118.2	111.4	6.8	22-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	2W
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	40	23	0.635	119	114.4	4.6	22-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	5W
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Rockets	38	23	0.623	114.7	109.5	5.2	20-8	18-15	6-5	21-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	33	28	0.541	114.8	114.3	0.5	20-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	2W
Heat	34	29	0.54	120	116.6	3.4	20-11	14-18	5-5	18-18	7-3	3W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Clippers	30	31	0.492	112.4	112	0.4	16-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	41	0.339	113.5	117.6	-4.1	14-19	7-22	3-10	11-29	2-8	5L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	47	0.242	111.3	119.7	-8.4	10-22	5-25	3-9	11-30	2-8	7L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

• 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

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