In the first of two NBA games on TNT tonight, the Boston Celtics travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks. This is the first and only matchup between these two teams in the shortened NBA season. The Celtics vs Mavericks NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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Celtics vs Mavericks Game Info
Boston Celtics (15-15, 7-10 Away) vs. Dallas Mavericks (14-15, 7-8 Home)
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
Coverage: TNT
Consistency has become a big problem for the Celtics. They have not strung two wins together since January, but their last five wins have come against the Hawks, Nuggets, Raptors, Clippers and Warriors, who are all respectable teams. Their last four losses have come at the hands of the Pelicans, Hawks, Wizards and Pistons, which clearly is a less talented group than the previous. Yes, injuries have been an issue for Boston. Marcus Smart continues to be out, but the rest of the Celtics should be available tonight.
The Mavericks are at home, but they are on a second leg of a back-to-back. They faced the Grizzlies last night, winning by 10 points. They were in control the entire game despite playing without Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis was listed out with back tightness, but it was likely planned rest, considering the team playing on two straight nights. With this game being nationally televised, he had to sit out last night. Luka Doncic struggled with his shot last night, but Tim Hardaway Jr. stepped up in a big way off the bench. He hit 9 of 14 shots, including 7 from deep, finishing with a game-high 29 points.
**Porzingis has been ruled out tonight
Celtics vs Mavericks Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
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NBA Odds: Moneyline
Celtics: (-121) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
Mavericks: (+115) — BetMGM
NBA Odds: Spread
Celtics: -1.5 (-110) — BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, William Hill
Mavericks: +1.5 (-110) — SugarHouse, BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
NBA Odds: Point Total
Over: 226.5 (-110) — BetMGM, William Hill
Under: 227 (-112) — FanDuel
Celtics vs Mavericks NBA Betting Trends
- Boston is 3-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last nine games.
- Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games against Dallas.
- Dallas is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games.
- The total has hit the over in seven of Dallas’ last eight games.
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