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NBA: Dallas Mavericks (34-25) at Boston Celtics (46-12)
By Sam Batz
When: Friday, March 1st at 7:30 PM EST
Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Watch On: ABC/ESPN/ESPN 2
Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics
The NBA season continues with a must watch matchup between two top-tier teams, the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. The Mavs are working their way up the Western Conference standings after winning 8 of their last 10, while the Celtics remain the top-dogs of the NBA. Boston is on a 9-game streak, extending their lead in the East to 8-games, and stay the favorites to win the NBA Finals. Dallas on the other hand is 7th in the West, but are very much within reach of a top-6 spot, which would guarantee them a spot in the playoffs. There’s a lot of basketball left, but as we near the end of the regular season the implications of a win or a loss are dialed up to eleven.
Below you’ll find all of our picks for the Mavericks vs. Celtics upcoming game, including stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Friday’s matchup between the Mavericks and Celtics.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Dallas Mavericks | +9.5 (-110) | Ov 236 (-110) | +360 |
Boston Celtics | -9.5 (-110) | Un 236 (-110) | -470 |
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Mavericks vs. Celtics Betting Trends
Dallas Mavericks
- 32-27 ATS
- 18-10 ATS on the road
- 29-29-1 O/U record
- 15-12-1 O/U record on the road
- 9-16 as UNDERDOGS
- 4-9 as UNDERDOGS on the road
Boston Celtics
- 28-27-3 ATS
- 16-14 ATS at home
- 28-30 O/U record
- 14-16 O/U record at home
- 45-11 as FAVORITES
- 27-3 as FAVORITES at home
Mavericks vs. Celtics History
This Friday marks the 86th all-time meeting between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Since 1980, the Mavs and Celts have played twice a year, and in the overall series, Boston leads Dallas 45-40. It’s been a surprisingly close series given the Celtics history as a dominant force in the NBA, but the Mavericks have held their own. However, Boston currently holds a 3-game winning streak over the Mavericks, beating them 119-110 earlier this season. Dallas will do their best to end the streak, but the odds are certainly stacked against them.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game Predictions
Dallas has enjoyed a nice stretch of wins, posting a 10-5 record in their last 15 games, but Boston is not to be trifled with. The Celtics have only lost 3 times in their last 20 games, and at home Boston is unstoppable, posting a 90% win-rate in TD Garden. Boston is bolstered by a trio of players (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis) who are averaging a combined 69.5 points per game. The Mavericks have their own superstars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who are good for a combined 60.3 points per game, but against the Celtics suffocating defense, Dallas dynamic duo will be under pressure all night.
However, while Boston will ultimately win the game, Dallas will cover the spread. All the Mavs have to do is not lose by 10-points, and the spread is covered. Don’t sleep on Dallas’ offense, as they’ve averaged over 120 points per game in their last 10. Moreover, the Mavs went 8-2 against the spread over that same 10-game stretch, and while the Celtics are likely to extend their run, Dallas will give Boston a lot of trouble.
In summary, here are my picks for the Mavericks vs. Celtics Friday night matchup:
- Moneyline Pick: Boston Celtics (-470)
If you take the Celtics Moneyline (-470): You risk $470 to win $100, for a total payout of $570, if the Celtics win straight up.
- ATS Pick: Dallas Mavericks (+9.5)
If you take the Mavericks to Cover the +9.5 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Mavericks win the game, or lose by less than 10 points.
- O/U Pick: Under (236)
If you take the Under on 236 total points (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Mavericks and Celtics combine for less than 236 points.
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