Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | +10 |
| Boston Celtics Line | -10 |
| Total | 230.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams on opposite trajectories lately are clashing in this matchup, when the Boston Celtics are hosting the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics are coming off four consecutive wins, including a road victory against the best team of the East. On the other hand, the Mavs are coming off three consecutive losses, and their newly acquired star Anthony Davis is questionable to make his debut today.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Sam Hauser, Derrick White are questionable.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Quentin Grimes is questionable, Dwight Powell, Jaden Hardy, Derek Lively, Luka Doncic, Dante Exum are out
Boston Celtics Form and Trends
The Celtics have a 36-15 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the East. Boston is 20-30-1 against the spread and 23-27-1 in over/under, while having a 20-6 road record. Boston is 5-1 in their last 6 road games, and just 3-5 against the spread in their last 8 overall games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
Boston is coming off a 112-105 road victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason Tatum leads Boston in scoring this season, with an average of 26.8 points, adding 8.8 rebounds and a team-high 5.7 assists. Jaylen Brown adds 23.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.
Dallas Mavericks Form and Trends
The Mavs have a 26-25 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the West. The Mavs are 24-25-2 against the spread and 26-24-1 in over/under, while having a 12-15 road record. The Mavs have three consecutive losses and 2-3-1 against the spread in their last 6 games. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 games.
The Mavericks are coming off a 116-118 road defeat by the Philadelphia 76ers. Kyrie Irving leads the Mavs in scoring with 24.5 points, adding 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. PJ Washington adds 14.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Celtics average 117.2 points per game, which is the 5th-best in the NBA. Boston shoots 45.8% from the field (19th) and 36.6% from beyond the arc (11th). Defensively, they allow 108.4 points per game, which is 5th in the league.
Offensively, the Mavs average 115.3 points per game, which is the 11th-best in the NBA. They shoot 47.6% from the field, which is the 8th-best in the NBA, and 36.7% from beyond the arc (10th). Defensively, the Mavs allow 113.4 points per game, which is 16th in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Celtics won 122-107 on the road. The Celtics are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings, and 8-1-1 against the spread. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
In this Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction, the Celtics are coming as -10. home favorites. The Celtics are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season and are in better form lately. The Mavs still don’t have Anthony Davis available to play, while playing their 5th straight game on the road. On the other hand, the Celtics are the second-worst team against the spread this season, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 11-3 to the over in their last 14 games combined, and their previous meeting this season went over the total. I expect another high-scoring affair, so take the over the point total.
Nick’s Free Pick: Over 230.5
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