Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
In their last game against the Rockets, the Celtics won by a score of 116-107. The O/U line for that game was 226.5 points. This improved their overall record to 33-10, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.
Boston has an ATS record of 20-21 this season, including going 8-13 ATS on the road. They have not covered the spread in their last two games and are favored by 3 points today.
The Celtics’ O/U record for the season is 22-21, and their games have averaged a combined 231 points. In their last four games, the games have finished below the O/U line.
So far this season, the Celtics have been favored in 31 of their 43 games. In those games, they have a scoring margin of +10.4 points per game. Overall, their ATS record as the favorite is 18-20.
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are 23-6 against other NBA teams in the East and 10-4 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 13-9 compared to 20-1 at home.
Mavericks’ Current Season
Today, the Mavericks are the 3-point underdogs at home against the Celtics. So far this season, Dallas has gone 7-10 as the underdog and has lost their last two games against the spread as the underdog.
In Western Conference play, the Mavericks are 18-15 compared to 6-3 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 6th place in the West, just behind the Lakers.
On the season, the Mavericks have an O/U record of 24-18, and their games have averaged 235.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 240.5, and their games have averaged 234.8 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Mavericks lost to the Lakers by a score of 127-110. The O/U line for that game was 245 points. Dallas was getting 3 points in that game, giving them an ATS loss.
Overall, the Mavericks are 24-18 this season and are 2nd in the Southwest Division. In their last 10 games, they are 5-5.
Game Information
| Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks |
| Location of the Game: American Airlines Center, Dallas |
| Date and Time: Monday, January 22nd 8:30 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Centics | 115 | 229 | Spread DAL +3 |
ML BOS -149 |
UNDER 240.5 |
| Mavericks | 114 | ||||
AI Picks: Boston Celtics 115 – Dallas Mavericks 114
SBAI Picks: ATS Mavericks +3 | ML Celtics -149 | UNDER 240.5
Celtics vs Mavericks Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Boston Celtics Game Analysis
So far this season, the Celtics have been one of the NBA’s most potent offenses, averaging 120.3 points per game (4th). However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road (117.9 PPG, 7th).
When it comes to pace, Boston is 17th in the league at 98.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Celtics are 15th at 47%, but they are 6th in true shooting percentage.
One area where Boston has excelled is in three-point shooting. They lead the NBA in both three-point makes (16.2 per game) and attempts (42.7 per game). Overall, the Celtics are 5th in three-point shooting percentage (37%).
On the season, the Celtics are 4th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 110.6. In their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in the league at 103.2 points allowed per game. Boston’s defense has been particularly stingy from beyond the arc during this stretch, allowing opponents to shoot just 22.2% from three-point range.
For the season, opponents have made 60.5% of their three-point attempts vs. the Celtics. On the year, Boston is 17th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Overall, the Celtics are 1st in the NBA in rebounding and blocked shots per game. They are also 1st in the league in made free throws allowed per game at 19.5.
Dallas Mavericks Game Analysis
At home, the Mavericks are averaging 120.7 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in the league in scoring at 118.5 points per game. Dallas has outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Mavericks are 2nd in the league in both three-pointers made and attempted. However, they are only shooting 36% from beyond the arc, which is 15th in the NBA.
For the season, Dallas is 17th in free throw attempts and makes. In terms of two-point shooting, the Mavericks are 9th in the league at 55%.
When it comes to defense, the Dallas Mavericks have struggled this season, ranking 20th in points allowed per game at 117.4. Over their last five games, they have given up 121.8 points per game.
One area where the Mavericks have been successful is in limiting opponents’ three-point shooting, allowing just 36.5% from beyond the arc, which is 16th in the NBA.
On the boards, Dallas has struggled, ranking 24th in rebounds per game and 26th in NBA standings in defensive rebounds per game.
Over the course of the season, opponents have scored more than their season average against the Mavericks in 76.2% of their games.
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Jrue Holiday – Elbow – Out
- Al Horford – Rest – Out
- Dante Exum – Heel – Doubtful
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Questionable
Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Mavericks as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Celtics and Mavericks, the Celtics hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-4. The last three times that the Mavericks have hosted the Celtics, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 215 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
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