Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks Free Pick

Boston Celtics (33-10 SU, 20-21 ATS) vs. Dallas Mavericks (24-18 SU, 23-19 ATS)

When: Monday, January 22nd, 8:30 PM (ET)

Where: American Airlines Center, TX, Dallas

TV: NBCS

Point Spread: Bos -3/Dal +3

Total: 240.5

Money Line: Boston Celtics -149/+124

Notable Injuries

Celtics

• Jrue Holiday (Out) Elbow
• Al Horford (Out) Rest

Mavericks

• Dante Exum (Doubtful) Heel
• Seth Curry (Questionable) Ankle

At 8:30 ET, the Boston Celtics (-149) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (+124) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 240.5.

According to NBCS, the Celtics (33-10) are favored by 3 points over the Mavericks (24-18). Boston is currently 1st in the Eastern Conference, while Dallas is 6th in the West. The game will be played at the American Airlines Center.

Recent Form

Today, the Celtics are favored by 3 points against the Mavericks. This season, Boston has been favored in 40 of their 43 games and has a record of 31-9 as the favorite. When favored, the Celtics have gone 18-20 ATS, with an average scoring margin of +10.4 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Rockets by a score of 116-107. They were favored by 12 points in that game, giving them an ATS loss. The O/U line for the game was 226.5 points.

For the season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 22-21, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 231 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 240.5.

In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 33-10. On the road, they are 13-9 compared to 20-1 at home. The Celtics have won two straight games on the road.

The Mavericks are 24-18 on the season and are currently 6th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 2nd place.

Dallas lost to the Lakers in their last game by a score of 127-110. The O/U line for that game was 245 points. As 3-point underdogs, they did not cover the spread (-17).

This season, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 23-19, including going 11-11 ATS at home. As the underdog, their ATS record is 8-9, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games.

On average, the Mavericks’ games have finished with 235.9 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 240.5. This season, their games have averaged an over/under line of 234.8 points.

In non-conference games, the Mavericks are 6-3 compared to 18-15 against Western Conference opponents.