Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Boston Celtics are coming into this game after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder 150-117. The Dallas Mavericks are entering this one after defeating the Houston Rockets 111-106. This is the second time this season that these two teams have met. Boston won the first game 125-112. The game will be played inside the American Airlines Center at 7:30 PM EST.
The Boston Celtics are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference standings. They have a .5-game lead over the second-place Brooklyn Nets. On offense, they are scoring 118.6 points per game and shooting 47.8% from the field. The Celtics have an adjusted offensive rating of 117.7 points, which is the highest in NBA. Their defensive rating is 112.5 points. Robert Williams III C is questionable for the game. Dallas Mavericks are 15th in terms of points given up per contest.
The Dallas Mavericks are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They are 2.5 games back from the first-place Denver Nuggets. Luka Doncic is scoring 34.2 points per game on 50.7% shooting. The Mavericks have an adjusted offensive rating of 115.6, which is the seventh-highest in NBA. On the defensive end of the court, they surrender 110.3 points a game and force their opponents to shoot 48%. Boston Celtics are also snatching 38.9 rebounds per contest, the least in league.
The Celtics have suffered back-to-back losses. They have the highest adjusted offensive rating and the 10th-lowest defensive rating. Dallas has the 23rd- lowest shooting percentage from the floor. Boston will find consistent open shots and take advantage. The Celtics will get consistent stops on the defensive end of the court and slowly pull away throughout the game.
Neither team will score enough points to push the total over the number. Dallas has the second-lowest adjusted pace rating. Boston has 10th lowest adjusted defensive rating and the Mavericks are scoring the 19th most points per game. Dallas is also the fifth least surrendering the least amount of points.
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