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Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction 3-1-24 Picks

Dallas Mavericks (34-25) vs. Boston Celtics (46-12)
March 1, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -9.5; Over/Under: +240
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The Dallas Mavericks look to stay hot after winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Boston Celtics are riding a 9-game winning streak. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics prediction.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks rebounded from losses to the Pacers and Cavs with a win over the Raptors. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.9 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.4 points and 9.7 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Grizzlies, Hawks, Wizards, Heat, Nets, Bulls, Knicks and 76ers during this streak. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.1 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Team Facts

  • The Celtics have won each of their last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games following a home win.
  • Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Dallas Mavericks Team Facts

  • The Mavericks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Celtics following a win.
  • The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • Four of the Mavericks’ last five games against the Celtics following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics prediction

The Boston Celtics continue to get the benefit of the doubt, especially at home, so this line isn’t surprising. The Celtics have also won 3 straight games against the Mavericks, which includes a win in Dallas in January. With that said, the Celtics are still 28-27-3 ATS on the season. The Celtics keep getting these inflated numbers, and they’re not making bettors happy. The Mavs have won 8 of their last 10 games and are cooking offensively with a healthy Luka and Kyrie. The Mavs have also covered 8 of their last 10 games. The Mavericks have 16 wins on the road, and you’re not going to get them in the underdog role often the rest of the way if they stay in this form. Give me the road dog.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Dallas Mavericks +9.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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