The Boston Celtics (46-12) host the Dallas Mavericks (34-25) at TD Garden. While the home side is considered a heavy favorite to win it all, they are also showing it. The home team is on a nine-game winning streak, and therefore, many see this talented, deep roster as having the best chance to make a deep run.
Conversely, the traveling side is also talented but not as deep and has its glaring deficiencies. Moreover, today’s away side lost the last matchup on their home court by nine points. However, it remains to be seen if the traveling side can string together a couple of good performances. But that will need to come by stringing together a series of stops. While that has been an issue for them, on the other hand, the host excels and plays well at both ends of the Court.
Do you see this game coming down to the wire?
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Boston | -9.5
-118 |
O 235.5
-110 |
-470 |
| Dallas | +9.5
-102 |
U 235.5
-110 |
+360 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Match Details
- Fixture: Dallas @ Boston
- Date and Time: March 1, 2024 @ 7:30 pm EST
- Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
Apex Tale of the Tape
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Boston Celtics |
vs. |
Dallas Mavericks |
| 46-12 | Record | 34-25 |
| 120.7 | Points Per Game | 118.9 |
| 48.4 | FG% | 48.0 |
| 38.2 | 3PT% | 37.5 |
| 41.0 | Rebounds Per Game | 42.1 |
| 110.2 | Points Allowed Per Game | 117.6 |
| 44.8 | Defensive FG% | 48.2 |
| 35.0 | Defensive 3PT% | 36.8 |
| 76.3 | Defensive FT% | 75.8 |
| 43.6 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 |
| 5-0 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 98.19 | Team Pace |
100.36 |
Key Stats
Boston Celtics
Boston is currently first in the Atlantic Division; they are led by Jayson Tatum who averages 27.0 points a game. Additionally, he has a great partner in Jaylen Brown who provides an all-around good game at 22.3 points per game as well as 5.5 rebounds per game. But the inclusion of Kristaps Porzingis at 20.2 points per game and 1.8 blocks per game leads many to believe that this team can reach different heights. Moreover, two of their last three wins came off the road. But their most impressive win as of late was by far a dominant 14-point win at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. Although an unexpected loss could happen this team is favored tonight for a reason.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks remain nine games above .500, but as mentioned their lack of defense maintains itself as a big issue. Furthermore, this team needs to play better together and show good form from the seven-game win streak not too long ago. But they are led by a dynamic duo of Luka Doncic at 34.4 points per game as well as Kyrie Irving at 25.9 points per game. Also, PJ Washington is coming off a good performance as he shot 5 of 10 from three-point ranges last game and was able to pitch in 23 points. If Washington is able to continue performances like that then the Dallas Mavericks may be able to keep pace with the Boston Celtics today even if they give up too many easy buckets on the other end.
Match Prediction
While the Dallas Mavericks are more than capable of winning today the line is where it’s at for a reason. Notably this Boston Celtics team is good they are playing well together. You could even go so far as to say that they continue to grow and improve together. Furthermore, their attention and focus on the defensive end is too much. Therefore I’m going to pick the home side against the spread as I expect them to take care of business and keep starters in if the game gets out of hand. I see the Dallas Mavericks defense being too bad to keep it close against the Boston Celtics.
Final Pick
Boston Celtics -9.5 (-118)
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