The Boston Celtics (46-12, 27-3 home) host the Dallas Mavericks (34-25, 16-12 away) on Friday night. This game has no shortage of star-crossed storylines. The Mavs will see a familiar face in Kristaps Porzingis, who is having a great season, while Boston fans should welcome Kyrie Irving back to TD Garden as only they can. The Mavs canceled their first matchup in Dallas, and ending the season series will not be an easy task. Boston has only lost three times on its home court, but if there's anyone who can call it a fourth, it's Luka Doncic, a quarter-century star. Let's look at the value of his betting lines and props, looking for slips worth playing.
Game details
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics | NBA 2023-2024
Date and Time: March 1, 2024 6:30pm CST
Venue: TD Garden | Boston, Massachusetts
Odds of outcome
- Spread: Celtics -10 (-105)
- O/U 237
- Mavs ML: +340
DraftKings odds are up to date as of 2:15 a.m. CST.
player props
- Luka Doncic, 8.5+ assists (-135)
- Kristaps Porzingis 1.5 over 3pm (-190)
Luka Doncic is in a wise moment of passing. Since returning from his All-Star break, Doncic has 47 assists in four games, including 30 assists in the past two games. The Celtics boast a solid defense, but they won't be able to sustain No. 77, who had nine dimes in this game.
How do you deal with the Dallas duo of Lively and Gafford? Wreak havoc using a typical stretching center. Expect Porzingis to utilize long balls.
today's play
The two teams combined for 229 on Jan. 22 in Dallas. After about six weeks, the Mavericks are a healthier, more talented team. Dallas is second in the league in long-range shooting and ranks 10th in overall pace. Boston is an offensive machine that even the improved Mavs may not be able to slow down. This time there are 9 points left between both teams. Get over 237.
extra salty sprinkles
A small bet on the +340 Mavs moneyline will make a close fourth quarter even more exciting. Dallas has it in the gas tank to give Boston a good scare, but who knows – they might pull this off. Sprinkle some salt on the Mavs money line. why? Well, this happened two years ago.
