The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs. Mavericks pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Magic and Hornets, and they play the Raptors next. The Mavs have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 114.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Cooper Flagg is averaging 20.4 points and 4.1 assists, while Naji Marshall is averaging 15.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Christie is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks, lost to the Hornets, and play the Cavs next. The Celtics have won 16 of their last 22 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.9 points on 44 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 17.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 14 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last 13 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Celtics.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Celtics’ last 10 games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.1).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.2).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (94.0).
- The Mavericks have used 36 different starting fives this season—the most in the league.
Celtics vs Mavericks Injury Report
The Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Marvin Bagley, Brandon Williams, and Dereck Lively II.
Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are banged up, on the end of a back to back and they don’t cover enough numbers to be worth a look most nights. The Celtics are rested and at home, and they’re 36-25-1 ATS on the season. There are also reports that Tatum will make his debut tonight. I don’t expect Tatum to log heavy minutes, but his return does wonders for the confidence and will add more to the atmosphere. This has a chance to get ugly for the Mavs. Give me the Celtics in a blowout victory.