The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics meet Thursday 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 76ers and Cavs, and they play the Rockets, Kings, and Warriors next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.5 points and 4.8 assists, while Max Christie is averaging 15 points and 9 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the 76ers and Cavs, and play the Knicks, Heat, and Spurs next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have won nine of their last 10 games against the Mavericks.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 night games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 night games against the Mavericks.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Celtics have lost each of their last six games as home favorites following a win.
- The road team has won five of the Celtics’ last six games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games following a road loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.7).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (17.8).
- The Mavericks rank T3rd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (23.5).
- The Mavericks rank 3rd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (28.8).
Celtics vs Mavericks Injury Report
Jrue Holiday is questionable with a shoulder injury.
The Mavs will continue to be without Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, and Caleb Martin. Anthony Davis is questionable with an abdomen issue.
Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction
It would be nice to know if Anthony Davis is going to play, as it makes me feel better about the Mavericks. Either way, I can’t lay big numbers with the Celtics, something I’ve avoided all year. Not only are the Celtics 20-30-1 ATS on the season, but they’ve failed to cover six of their last eight games as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics are also kind of in a letdown spot after their big win over the Cavs, and they have the Knicks on deck. Of course, check the injury report to see the status of AD before betting. I’m still grabbing the points with the Mavs.