Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [3/1/2024]

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to meet in NBA action at TD Garden on Friday, with tipoff at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Friday's Mavericks vs. Celtics matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Mavericks vs. Celtics Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Mavericks and Celtics 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 75% chance of defeating the Mavericks. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 121-113.

According to our model, the Mavericks (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 237.5-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of going under.

Mavericks vs. Celtics Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Mavericks	Celtics
Spread	+8.5 (-105)	-8.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+300	-375
Total	o237.5 (-110)	u237.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Mavericks vs. Celtics Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' NBA best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Mavericks +8.5	-105
Moneyline	Mavericks	+300
Total	Under 237.5	-108

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, betting on the Mavericks moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Mavericks vs. Celtics Player Props

Betting on Dallas vs. Boston NBA prop bets? We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Mavericks with 36 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is projected to have 27 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Celtics.

Mavericks Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Mavericks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Luka Doncic	36	9	10	5
Kyrie Irving	29	5	5	4
P.J. Washington	13	5	2	2
Tim Hardaway	13	3	1	3
Josh Green	8	4	2	2

Celtics Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Celtics:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Kristaps Porzingis	27	8	3	2
Jayson Tatum	26	9	6	3
Jaylen Brown	22	6	5	2
Derrick White	17	4	6	3
Jrue Holiday	14	6	5	2

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Mavs vs. Celtics Game Information

Friday's game between the Celtics and Mavericks at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Friday March 1, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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