Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks 1/5/22 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Jan. 05, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS -3 ; O/U 225
The Boston Celtics continue with Midwest road trip Thursday night with a game in Dallas, TX against the Dallas Mavericks. Boston comes into Thursday night is one of the better teams in the league at 26-12 overall riding a 2 game skid after a 33 point blowout loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Offensively Boston did shoot the ball well making 45.5% of their shots and knocked down 12 long balls but committed 17 turnovers in the loss. Defensively Boston was obliterated as Oklahoma City scored 150 points on nearly 60% shooting and 50% from beyond the arc.
Jaylen Brown led the way for the Boston offense scoring a team high 29 points on 18 shots in 25 minutes of action. Jayson Tatum added a second best 27 points and six rebounds, while the other three Boston starters combined to score only 17 total points. Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Prichard led the way up the Boston bench scoring 17 points apiece.
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The Dallas Mavericks return home Thursday night six games above .500 on the year riding a 7 game win streak following a five point victory against Houston. Defensively Dallas played well allowing only 106 points including just 19 in the fourth quarter after forcing Houston into 10 turnovers. Offensively Dallas continued to roll scoring 111 points including 67 in the second half on 42% shooting from the floor.
Luka Doncic continued his tear pouring in 39 points and a team high 12 rebounds in 41 minutes of action. Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway each added a second best 21 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie poured in 11 points as the 4th Dallas starter in double figures. Dallas got minimal bench production as only 11 points were scored by reserves.
Recent Betting Trends:
Boston is 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games.
Boston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
Celtics are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Dallas.
Dallas are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas' last 5 games.
Free Betting Pick: Dallas Mavericks +3
The Dallas Mavericks are playing the much better basketball as of late and will continue to roll Thursday night at home. Dallas carries a long win streak into a game against a struggling Boston team. Look for Dallas to overwhelm Boston Thursday night at home as they extend their win streak pulling off the underdog victory. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Mavericks win and cover 115-109.