Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Celtics vs Mavericks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dallas.

  • The Celtics take on the Mavericks at 31-14.
  • Defensively, Boston are giving up 108.4 points per game.
  • The Celtics are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks take on Boston at 24-21.
  • Dallas has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Mavericks are coming off a 121-115 win vs. the Celtics.

Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction

Today at 5:30 ET, the 7th ranked Mavericks will host the 2nd ranked Celtics in a non-conference matchup. Boston is favored by 8, and the over/under line is currently sitting at 222.5.

This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, and can be seen on ABC.

Celtics vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds BOS -8, BOS -303 | DAL +247 O/U 222.5

Celtics Preview: Can Boston Secure a Road Victory?

The Celtics fell to 31-14 on the season after a 117-96 loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Boston, who were -6.5 point favorites heading into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 213, falling short of the O/U line of 219.

Boston got off to a rough start, trailing 34-23 after the 1st quarter and 67-48 at halftime. They managed to slow the Lakers down in the 3rd, holding them to 16 points, but still trailed 83-68 going into the 4th. The Lakers outscored them 34-28 in the final quarter to seal the win.

In their 117-96 loss to the Lakers, the Celtics shot just 38.5% from the field, with their three-point shooting also struggling at 34.1%, hitting 14 threes overall. Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 22 points, including 11 in the first quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 17 points, contributing 8 in the opening period.

Jayson Tatum finished with 16 points, scoring 8 in the 3rd quarter. Porzingis connected on 40% of his threes, while Brown and Tatum both shot 33.3% from beyond the arc.

Defensively, the Celtics struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 34 points in each, leading to a 117-96 loss to the Lakers. They did tighten up in the 3rd, allowing just 16 points. Overall, Boston allowed the Lakers to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics allowed 15 threes on 42% shooting. The Lakers also went to the line 20 times, making 18 free throws. Boston finished with 31 defensive rebounds, while giving up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks.

Mavericks Preview: Are Dallas Ready for a Home Win?

The Celtics fell to 31-14 on the season after a 117-96 road loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Boston, who entered the game as 6.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 219-point over/under line.

Boston got off to a slow start, trailing 34-23 after the 1st quarter and 67-48 at halftime. They tightened up defensively in the 3rd, holding the Lakers to 16 points, but couldn’t close the gap, as the Lakers outscored them 34-28 in the final quarter.

Spencer Dinwiddie's 28 points on 78.6% shooting led the Mavericks to a win over the Thunder, with Kyrie Irving adding 24 points and 4 threes at 50% efficiency. P.J. Washington contributed 22 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field.

Dallas shot 52.7% overall, hitting 14 threes at a 45.2% clip. Dinwiddie scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 4th, while Irving added 10 points in the 3rd. Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 11 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter.

Despite giving up 115 points, the Mavericks' defense tightened up in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 21 points, which helped them secure the win over the Thunder. Dallas gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 4th but held Oklahoma City to 28 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Mavericks allowed the Thunder to shoot 47% from the field and 40% from three, with Oklahoma City hitting 15 threes. Dallas sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, with Oklahoma City making 16 free throws. The Mavericks finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Celtics vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Boston has an ATS mark of 4-5-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 109 points per game.
  • Across the Mavericks last ten home games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 3-7 straight-up.
  • The Mavericks have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction

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