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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Predictions

Best Bet

Over 217.5 Points @ -110

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We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when the Mavericks play the Celtics. Our prediction is that there will be Over 217.5 points and that is on offer at -110.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Preview

The Dallas Mavericks take the court against the Boston Celtics in this NBA game.

Dallas Mavericks have now lost three straight road games. In their previous game, Cleveland Cavaliers won 127-117 at Rocket Arena. Kyrie Irving led the way with 34 points, while Cooper Flagg added 18 and Caleb Martin chipped in 15.

Boston Celtics have triumphed in their last five games. The latest of these was on the road where Toronto Raptors were beaten 98-93 at Scotiabank Arena. Offensively, Jayson Tatum led the charge with 24, while Derrick White contributed 19 and Payton Pritchard 14.

H2H: Celtics H2H Record Includes 8 Wins in 10

The Celtics have won the last two meetings against the Mavs. They triumphed 110-100 at American Airlines Center and then 120-100 at TD Garden. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Celtics have won eight.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	10	2	0.833	114.3	103.1	11.2	5-0	5-2	4-0	10-1	9-1	5W
Mavericks	7	6	0.538	113.5	113.3	0.2	5-2	2-4	1-3	3-5	6-4	2L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Mavs are averaging 113.8 points, 44.7 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 45.2% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.8 points and 43.8 rebounds per contest.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 24.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists, while Kyrie Irving averages 3.3 (39.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.1 points, 46.1 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 101.3 points and 42.6 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 24.0 points and 6.4 assists, while Neemias Queta has an average of 7.0 rebounds and Paul George 2.7 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

Best Bet

The total line of 217.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see these NBA competitors combining to go bigger.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 217.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Mavs games on the road.
• The 217.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Mavs games.
• The 217.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Celtics games at home.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Over 217.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks 103 - 121 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Boston Celtics are red-hot -769 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Dallas Mavericks, you will find +540 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 13.5, with the total points line at 217.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 217.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Mavericks

+540

Celtics

-769

Point Spread

Mavericks +13.5

-110

Celtics -13.5

-110

Total Points

Under 217.5

-110

Over 217.5

-110

The Celtics have put together five straight wins at TD Garden. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 113.00 points scored and 107.10 points allowed.

The Mavericks are riding a skid of three consecutive road defeats. They are 2-8 in their last 10 road games, averaging 109.50 points on offense and surrendering 120.40 on defense.

The Celtics defeated the Mavs 120-100 when the teams last met at TD Garden. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at TD Garden, the Celtics have tallied seven wins, compared to the Mavs with three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O217.5	U217.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	220.10	113.00	107.10	4	6
Dallas Mavericks Away Stats		2-8	229.90	109.50	120.40	10	0

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O217.5 = Games Over 217.5 Points
• U217.5 = Games Under 217.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 217.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 on the Road: Covered in the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.80 pts and allowed 111.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 109.50 pts and allowed 120.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 216.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 220.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 217.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 101.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.00 pts and allowed 107.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.90 (79.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 13.80, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 21.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.80 (49%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.70 (80.95%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 21.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.70 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (79.44%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 13.50, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.10 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.30 (77.51%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.5, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 22.10

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	10	2	0.833	114.3	103.1	11.2	5-0	5-2	4-0	10-1	9-1	5W
76ers	10	3	0.769	111.2	109.4	1.8	5-2	5-1	3-1	10-3	7-3	1W
Knicks	6	6	0.5	109.8	103.7	6.1	4-3	2-3	1-3	6-6	6-4	2L
Raptors	5	7	0.417	114.3	112.8	1.5	2-3	3-4	0-2	4-3	3-7	3L
Nets	3	9	0.25	110.2	116.4	-6.2	1-3	2-6	0-2	2-7	3-7	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	8	4	0.667	115.7	110.3	5.4	3-2	5-2	0-0	8-3	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	7	7	0.5	117.5	115.9	1.6	5-2	2-5	1-0	5-5	4-6	1W
Pacers	5	8	0.385	111.2	113.2	-2	2-5	3-3	0-1	3-5	3-7	2W
Bulls	3	9	0.25	114.6	125.9	-11.3	1-4	2-5	1-0	2-8	2-8	2W
Bucks	1	12	0.077	106.2	120.2	-14	1-6	0-6	1-2	1-9	1-9	9L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	7	6	0.538	118.2	116.8	1.4	3-3	4-3	4-1	7-2	5-5	2L
Heat	7	6	0.538	118.7	119.8	-1.1	3-3	4-3	1-1	4-2	7-3	4W
Magic	5	7	0.417	108.3	112.8	-4.5	1-4	4-3	0-2	3-4	5-5	3W
Hornets	4	8	0.333	98.6	109.6	-11	3-4	1-4	2-2	4-7	3-7	1L
Wizards	4	9	0.308	110	115.8	-5.8	2-3	2-6	2-3	4-8	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	9	3	0.75	119.6	111.8	7.8	3-2	6-1	4-0	9-3	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	9	4	0.692	118.3	106.8	11.5	5-2	4-2	1-0	5-2	6-4	1L
Nuggets	7	4	0.636	114.6	112.8	1.8	2-2	5-2	0-2	5-4	7-3	2W
Thunder	8	5	0.615	111.2	107.4	3.8	5-0	3-5	1-2	5-5	5-5	3L
Jazz	1	12	0.077	107.5	118.6	-11.1	1-6	0-6	0-2	1-10	0-10	11L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	11	2	0.846	122.2	114.2	8	5-1	6-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	7W
Warriors	8	5	0.615	116.7	112.4	4.3	6-1	2-4	3-2	6-5	8-2	2L
Suns	5	6	0.455	111.7	116.1	-4.4	5-3	0-3	2-1	3-6	5-5	2W
Clippers	3	8	0.273	112.3	117.5	-5.2	3-3	0-5	1-4	3-6	2-8	1W
Kings	1	11	0.083	108.2	120.9	-12.7	0-7	1-4	0-2	1-9	1-9	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	11	2	0.846	119.5	106.2	13.3	5-2	6-0	2-1	10-2	10-0	11W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	116.2	107.4	8.8	7-1	3-2	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	9	4	0.692	120.6	111.7	8.9	3-4	6-0	1-1	7-3	6-4	2W
Mavericks	7	6	0.538	113.5	113.3	0.2	5-2	2-4	1-3	3-5	6-4	2L
Pelicans	4	10	0.286	115.9	124.9	-9	3-6	1-4	1-1	3-8	4-6	6L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	10	2	0.833	114.3	103.1	11.2	5-0	5-2	4-0	10-1	9-1	5W
76ers	10	3	0.769	111.2	109.4	1.8	5-2	5-1	3-1	10-3	7-3	1W
Pistons	8	4	0.667	115.7	110.3	5.4	3-2	5-2	0-0	8-3	6-4	1L
Hawks	7	6	0.538	118.2	116.8	1.4	3-3	4-3	4-1	7-2	5-5	2L
Heat	7	6	0.538	118.7	119.8	-1.1	3-3	4-3	1-1	4-2	7-3	4W
Knicks	6	6	0.5	109.8	103.7	6.1	4-3	2-3	1-3	6-6	6-4	2L
Cavaliers	7	7	0.5	117.5	115.9	1.6	5-2	2-5	1-0	5-5	4-6	1W
Raptors	5	7	0.417	114.3	112.8	1.5	2-3	3-4	0-2	4-3	3-7	3L
Magic	5	7	0.417	108.3	112.8	-4.5	1-4	4-3	0-2	3-4	5-5	3W
Pacers	5	8	0.385	111.2	113.2	-2	2-5	3-3	0-1	3-5	3-7	2W
Hornets	4	8	0.333	98.6	109.6	-11	3-4	1-4	2-2	4-7	3-7	1L
Wizards	4	9	0.308	110	115.8	-5.8	2-3	2-6	2-3	4-8	2-8	6L
Nets	3	9	0.25	110.2	116.4	-6.2	1-3	2-6	0-2	2-7	3-7	1L
Bulls	3	9	0.25	114.6	125.9	-11.3	1-4	2-5	1-0	2-8	2-8	2W
Bucks	1	12	0.077	106.2	120.2	-14	1-6	0-6	1-2	1-9	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	11	2	0.846	119.5	106.2	13.3	5-2	6-0	2-1	10-2	10-0	11W
Lakers	11	2	0.846	122.2	114.2	8	5-1	6-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	7W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	116.2	107.4	8.8	7-1	3-2	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	9	3	0.75	119.6	111.8	7.8	3-2	6-1	4-0	9-3	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	9	4	0.692	118.3	106.8	11.5	5-2	4-2	1-0	5-2	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	9	4	0.692	120.6	111.7	8.9	3-4	6-0	1-1	7-3	6-4	2W
Nuggets	7	4	0.636	114.6	112.8	1.8	2-2	5-2	0-2	5-4	7-3	2W
Warriors	8	5	0.615	116.7	112.4	4.3	6-1	2-4	3-2	6-5	8-2	2L
Thunder	8	5	0.615	111.2	107.4	3.8	5-0	3-5	1-2	5-5	5-5	3L
Mavericks	7	6	0.538	113.5	113.3	0.2	5-2	2-4	1-3	3-5	6-4	2L
Suns	5	6	0.455	111.7	116.1	-4.4	5-3	0-3	2-1	3-6	5-5	2W
Pelicans	4	10	0.286	115.9	124.9	-9	3-6	1-4	1-1	3-8	4-6	6L
Clippers	3	8	0.273	112.3	117.5	-5.2	3-3	0-5	1-4	3-6	2-8	1W
Kings	1	11	0.083	108.2	120.9	-12.7	0-7	1-4	0-2	1-9	1-9	5L
Jazz	1	12	0.077	107.5	118.6	-11.1	1-6	0-6	0-2	1-10	0-10	11L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	11	2	0.846	122.2	114.2	8	5-1	6-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	7W
Spurs	11	2	0.846	119.5	106.2	13.3	5-2	6-0	2-1	10-2	10-0	11W
Celtics	10	2	0.833	114.3	103.1	11.2	5-0	5-2	4-0	10-1	9-1	5W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	116.2	107.4	8.8	7-1	3-2	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
76ers	10	3	0.769	111.2	109.4	1.8	5-2	5-1	3-1	10-3	7-3	1W
Trail Blazers	9	3	0.75	119.6	111.8	7.8	3-2	6-1	4-0	9-3	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	9	4	0.692	120.6	111.7	8.9	3-4	6-0	1-1	7-3	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	9	4	0.692	118.3	106.8	11.5	5-2	4-2	1-0	5-2	6-4	1L
Pistons	8	4	0.667	115.7	110.3	5.4	3-2	5-2	0-0	8-3	6-4	1L
Nuggets	7	4	0.636	114.6	112.8	1.8	2-2	5-2	0-2	5-4	7-3	2W
Warriors	8	5	0.615	116.7	112.4	4.3	6-1	2-4	3-2	6-5	8-2	2L
Thunder	8	5	0.615	111.2	107.4	3.8	5-0	3-5	1-2	5-5	5-5	3L
Hawks	7	6	0.538	118.2	116.8	1.4	3-3	4-3	4-1	7-2	5-5	2L
Mavericks	7	6	0.538	113.5	113.3	0.2	5-2	2-4	1-3	3-5	6-4	2L
Heat	7	6	0.538	118.7	119.8	-1.1	3-3	4-3	1-1	4-2	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	7	7	0.5	117.5	115.9	1.6	5-2	2-5	1-0	5-5	4-6	1W
Knicks	6	6	0.5	109.8	103.7	6.1	4-3	2-3	1-3	6-6	6-4	2L
Suns	5	6	0.455	111.7	116.1	-4.4	5-3	0-3	2-1	3-6	5-5	2W
Magic	5	7	0.417	108.3	112.8	-4.5	1-4	4-3	0-2	3-4	5-5	3W
Raptors	5	7	0.417	114.3	112.8	1.5	2-3	3-4	0-2	4-3	3-7	3L
Pacers	5	8	0.385	111.2	113.2	-2	2-5	3-3	0-1	3-5	3-7	2W
Hornets	4	8	0.333	98.6	109.6	-11	3-4	1-4	2-2	4-7	3-7	1L
Wizards	4	9	0.308	110	115.8	-5.8	2-3	2-6	2-3	4-8	2-8	6L
Pelicans	4	10	0.286	115.9	124.9	-9	3-6	1-4	1-1	3-8	4-6	6L
Clippers	3	8	0.273	112.3	117.5	-5.2	3-3	0-5	1-4	3-6	2-8	1W
Nets	3	9	0.25	110.2	116.4	-6.2	1-3	2-6	0-2	2-7	3-7	1L
Bulls	3	9	0.25	114.6	125.9	-11.3	1-4	2-5	1-0	2-8	2-8	2W
Kings	1	11	0.083	108.2	120.9	-12.7	0-7	1-4	0-2	1-9	1-9	5L
Bucks	1	12	0.077	106.2	120.2	-14	1-6	0-6	1-2	1-9	1-9	9L
Jazz	1	12	0.077	107.5	118.6	-11.1	1-6	0-6	0-2	1-10	0-10	11L

• 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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