The Boston Celtics are hosting the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA Finals rematch! Dallas is looking to snap their three-game losing streak. They lost their last game against the Philadelphia 76ers 118-116. Conversely, the Celtics are riding into this game on a four-game losing streak. Boston won their previous game against the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-105. This game should be electric with this game being a finals rematch. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Dallas Mavericks | +10.5 (-112) | Over 230 (-110) | +385 |
| Boston Celtics | -10.5 (-108) | Under 230 (-110) | -500 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Match Details
- Fixture: Dallas Mavericks @ Boston Celtics
- Date and Time: February 6th, 2025 @ 7:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-116. This team needs a win, they have lost three in a row and currently sit 8th in the Western Conference with a 26-25 record. Kyrie Irving is coming off a great game; he finished the game with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Max Christie had a great game in his Mavs debut, finishing the game with 15 points on 5/8 shooting, including 4/4 from 3, 9 rebounds, and three assists. This team has the talent to compete with many teams in the Western Conference.
In terms of their defense, this has been a solid defensive team. They rank 16th in points allowed per game, 9th in opponent FG %, 20th in opponent 3-point FG %, 4th in blocks per game, 18th in steals per game, and 10th in rebounds per game. Regarding injuries, PJ Washington and Caleb Martin have been ruled out in this game. Anthony Davis has been listed as questionable, he was limited in practice and is hopeful to play in this game. When AD makes his Mavs debut, and this team gets healthy, this could be a scary team.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics won their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 112-105, and are riding a four-game winning streak. Boston sits with a 36-15 record on the year and is 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Jason Tatum had a subpar game in their last game with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and shot 7/23 from the floor and 3/11 from three. Derrick White was good in the win with 20 points, 14 in the 4th quarter, five rebounds, two steals, and three stocks. When at full strength, this is one of, if not, the best team in the NBA.
Defensively, this team is one of the best in the NBA. They rank 5th in points allowed per game, 3rd in opponent FG %, 7th in opponent 3-point FG %, 5th in blocks per game, 24th in steals per game, and 11th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Jrue Holiday is the only player listed as questionable for the Celtics. We know this team can switch from 1 through 5 and have great perimeter defenders. This, like the last game, is a great opportunity to close the distance between themselves and the Cavaliers for the one seed in the Eastern Conference.
Prediction
The Boston Celtics are going to pulverize the Dallas Mavericks in this game. Even if Anthony Davis plays in this game, the talent discrepancy is too much for this Mavericks team. PJ is out, and Caleb Martin is out due to his pending trade. Those are two above-average wing defenders that could give the Celtics combo of Tatum and Jaylen Brown some issues. Boston is 7-3 in their last 10 games and 16-9 at home, while the Mavs are 4-6 in their last 10 and 12-15 on the road. The Boston Celtics jump out to a lead early and will never look back in this game.
