Celtics vs. Mavericks Prediction and Odds - Jan 5, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics are scheduled to meet in of the NBA at American Airlines Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Celtics vs. Mavericks, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Celtics vs. Mavericks?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Celtics-Mavericks NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 61% chance of defeating the Mavericks.

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Celtics vs. Mavericks Game Odds

• Spread: Mavericks +2.5 (-105), Celtics -2.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Mavericks +136, Celtics -145
• Total: Over/Under 231.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Mavericks are currently +2.5 underdogs against the Celtics, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Celtics (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at +136. That means you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 231.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookies have got it right and both the Celtics and Mavericks are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 231.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Celtics vs. Mavericks

• Spread: Mavericks +2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Celtics @ -145 via PointsBet (61% probability)
• Total: Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Celtics vs. Mavericks Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. Dallas at American Airlines Center this Thursday has the Celtics winning 116-113.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Celtics-Mavericks matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs. Mavericks Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Boston vs. Dallas without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at American Airlines Center.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the way for the Celtics with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 34 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the Mavericks.

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 32 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 29 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• Malcolm Brogdon: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Marcus Smart: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
• Derrick White: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Mavericks Projected Box Score

• Luka Doncic: 34 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
• Christian Wood: 20 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST
• Spencer Dinwiddie: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Tim Hardaway: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Reggie Bullock: 7 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Celtics vs. Mavericks on Thursday January 5, 2023.

Celtics vs. Mavericks 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Mavericks and Celtics at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
• Date: Thursday January 5, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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