Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Celtics (33-10) take on the Dallas Mavericks (24-18) Monday with tip-off from American Airlines Center set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Celtics vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Boston won 2-0 last year
The Celtics dispatched the Houston Rockets 116-107 but failed to cover as 11.5-point favorites. We cashed the Rockets' spread and the Under 227.5 Sunday. F Jayson Tatum's woes continued as he shot 4-for-17 from the floor but finished with 18. C Kristaps Porzingis led the squad with 32 while G Jaylen Brown had a triple-double. Boston has won 4 of 5.
The Mavs have traded wins and losses over the last 6 games with the latest being a 127-110 setback to the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday. G Luka Doncic posted a triple-double with 33 points, 13 boards and 10 assists. He has gone for 31+ in 4 straight games.
Celtics at Mavericks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Mavericks +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -3.5 (-110) | Mavericks +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Mavericks key injuries
Celtics
- Not yet submitted
Mavericks
- G Seth Curry (ankle) questionable
- G Dante Exum (heel) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Mavericks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 121, Celtics 116
Moneyline
While the Celtics have won 4 of 5, they really haven't been tested. Tatum is also struggling, shooting 6-for-28 (21.4%) from 3-point land over the last 4 games. The Mavs are rested and at home, and the Celtics are on the end of a back-to-back.
Take the MAVERICKS +125.
Against the spread
Since we're taking the value on the ML, there's not much benefit in taking a small spread for insurance.
PASS.
Over/Under
Boston is 3-7 O/U over the last 10, and Dallas is 4-6. The Over is just 3-6-1 in the last 10 meetings between the teams. The Celtics have cashed 4 Unders in a row, and this total is higher than all of them.
Take the UNDER 239.5 (-110).
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