Celtics vs. Mavericks Prediction & Odds
The Celtics are laying two points as a road favorite in Dallas on Thursday night where they’ll take on the Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. ET. With the total sitting at 229.5 points, what’s the best play on the board when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
579 Boston Celtics (-2) at 580 Dallas Mavericks (+2); o/u 229.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 5, 2023
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Celtics vs. Mavericks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Malcolm Brogdon finished Tuesday’s loss to Oklahoma City with 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, a block and a triple. Brogdon returned from a one-game absence and delivered one of his better games in recent memory. He’s averaged just 18.8 minutes per contest across his last four appearances, but the Celtics’ horrendous performance afford him extra minutes that translated to a well-rounded stat line. Brogdon ranks just 129th in per-game fantasy value this season, and his projected role as Boston’s superstar Sixth Man hasn’t exactly panned out. Better days should be ahead for Boston, and fantasy managers don’t need to count on Brogdon for reliable fantasy production.
Dallas Mavericks DFS Spin
Luka Doncic shined in a 111-106 win over Houston on Monday with 39 points (10-for-26 FGs, 18-for-22 FTs), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one triple and four turnovers. Another day, another spectacular line for Luka. The best fantasy asset over the past two weeks added plenty of value from the line in this game too, which has been one of the only reasons that he isn’t the best player in fantasy. He didn’t shoot the ball very well (1-for-9 from deep), but he still filled up the stat sheet like he usually does. Managers that selected him with one of the first few picks have really reaped the rewards over the past few weeks with multiple elite performances.
Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Betting Trends
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings
Under is 9-3-1 in Celtics last 13 road games
Over is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 home games
Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 overall
Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Prediction:
The Celtics are 12-5 against the spread in their last 17 games in Dallas, are 6-0 against the number in their last six games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game and are 11-5 at the betting window in their last 16 games playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the Mavericks are 10-22-2 against the spread in their last 34 games overall, are 8-18-2 against the number in their last 28 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and are just 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games coming off a win.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -2