Celtics vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, pick, spread

The Celtics are playing very well this season and are one of the best teams in the NBA, while the Macs are also playing well but are dealing with some injuries. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with celtic-maverick prediction and selection.

The Celtics look like one of the best teams in the NBA this season. They enter this matchup with a 31-14 record. They have so much talent and can attack teams in waves. They have also split their last four games. This matchup is favorable at home, starting with Jason Tatoo, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis.

The Mavericks have played well overall this year, but recently they have been consistent with. They are 24-21 and have dealt with major injuries. Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson were injured entering this matchup, leaving Kyrie Irving alone, facing one of his former teams. This is a massive game against one of the best teams in the NBA at home on Saturday night.

Here’s Celtics-Mavericks NBA oddscourtesy of Fanduel.

NBA Odds: Celtics-Mavericks Odds

Boston Celtics: -8.5 (-108)

Moneilines: -350

Dallas Mavericks: +8.5 (-112)

Moneiline: +280

Over: 224 (-110)

Floor: 224 (-110)

How to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks

Time: 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT

TV: ABC/ESPN+

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Why the Celtics were able to cover the spread / win

The Celts were great and efficient on offense. They are fourth in scoring at 117.2 points per game, 19th in field goal percentage at 45.7% and 14th in three-point percentage at 36.3%. Six different Celtics are averaging double figures, and Jayson Tatum is the best player on this offense, leading the team with 27.2 points per game. He also leads in assists at 5.5 per game. Tatum makes this team go, but Jalen Brown helps make a big, dynamic duo for the Celtics as he averages 23 points per game. As great as he has been in the brown and brown, this offense also relies on and spreads the ball around Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White and Payton Prichard. The Mavericks are hurting, hurting their defense, so the Celtics should score in this game.

The Celtics’ defense has been just as great, if not better, than their offense. They are sixth in scoring defense at 108.4 points per game, sixth in field goal percentage at 45.3% and sixth in three-point defense at 35%. Down low, Tatum leads the team in rebounding at 9.1 per game. Three players average at least one block per game, with Porzingis leading the team at 1.4. Finally, three sector averages of at least one steal, with Tatu and Brown tied for the team leading with 1.3. This CELTICS defense has a chance to take on the Mavericks in Dallas. Most of Dallas’ offense is injured, and Doncic and Thompson enter this matchup.

Why the Mavericks can cover the spread / win

The Mavericks have been a great offense this year. They are 10th in scoring at 115.3 points per game, seventh in field goal percentage at 47.8%, and 10th in three-point percentage at 36.8%. Eight different Mavericks are averaging double figures in scoring. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the linchpins of this offense, but Doncic is still out with an injury. Kyrie Irving is back in time for this game. Irving leads the team in scoring, with Doncic at 24.5 points per game and assists at 4.9 per game. He is the main engine of this offense with Doncic. PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford will also see increased output on offense with Klay Thompson potentially out. The Mavericks have a great offense, but these injuries will hurt them in this matchup.

The Maverick defense has been solid this year. They are 10th in scoring defense at 115.3 points per game, seventh in field goal defense at 47.8% and 10th in three point defense at 36.8%. Down low, PJ Washington leads the team in rebounding with 8.1 per game. Gafford also leads the team in blocks with 1.6 per game as Dereck Lively II is out with an injury. Finally, four players averaged at least one steal, with Irving and Washington tied for the team power in steals at 1.3 per game. This defense has the pieces, but injuries hurt them, and the Celtics need to take advantage of this matchup.

Final CELTICS-MAVERICKS Prediction and Pick

The Celtics are the better team and should win and cover this Saturday night matchup in Dallas. The Mavericks only have Kyrie Irving available, with Klay Thompson potentially missing the game and Luka Doncic still out with injuries. The Celtics are mostly healthy by comparison. Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown should dominate this game in Dallas and lead Boston to victory. She beat and covered the Celtics on the road.

Final CELTICS-MAVERICKS Prediction and Pick: Boston Celtics -8.5 (-108)