Free NBA Pick: Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Odds
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2019 NBA Handicapping
(17-7) Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks (18-8)
Date: Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
Time: 9:30 PM EST
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
NBA Moneyline Odds: OFF
NBA Betting Odds: Boston -1.5
NBA Betting Total: 218.5
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This marquee matchup will take place on Wednesday night and will see the Boston Celtics take on the Dallas Mavericks.
In the first meeting this season, the Celtics beat the Mavericks 116-106.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics continue to have one of the best records in the Eastern Conference coming into this game. They are currently the third seed in the East. Although they did just lose to the Sixers 115-109. They have actually lost two games in a row.
Boston have a middle of the pack offense this season, averaging 110.8 points per game. This ranks 15th in the league. They shoot 45.3% from the field, which ranks 16th and 35.8% from the three-point line, which ranks 15th.
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One important note is they are the 7th best free-throw shooting team. As a team, they shoot 79.9% from the line. This is important to know because if it is coming down to the wire, they will generally be able to put away games, or catch up for that matter.
The leading scorer for this Boston team is Kemba Walker. He is averaging 23.1 points per game. Behind Kemba is Jayson Tatum, who averages 20.6 points per game. He also leads the team with 7 rebounds per game. Another big contributor is Jaylen Brown, who averages 19.3 points per game.
It is safe to say that the Celtics are a very balanced team and there could be several guys who could take over at any time.
The defense for the Celtics is one of the best in the NBA. They allow an average of 104.1 points per game. This is the 4th best scoring defense. Teams shoot 43.5% from the field, 6th best in the NBA. Also, their three-point defense ranks 7th and teams shoot 33.8%.
Dallas Mavericks
I am sure there are plenty people who are upset with the Mavericks after their last game against the Bucks. Luka Doncic did not play in this game, so naturally people were hammering the Bucks. Not only did the Mavericks cover the double-digit spread, but they won the game outright.
Now the Mavericks are one of the highest scoring teams in the NBA this season. They are scoring an average of 118.2 points per game, which ranks 3rd. They shoot the ball at 46.6% from the field, the 8th best mark in the league. Their three-point shooting is also top 10, ranking 9th.
Leading most of the stats page for the Mavericks is of course Luka Doncic. He will be missing this game, so I want to focus on Dallas’ other play-makers.
The second leading scorer on this team is Kristaps Porzingis. He is averaging 17.2 points per game. His production does need to be more while Doncic is sidelined if the Mavericks are going to continue to win.
Against the Bucks, Seth Curry was the tied with Porzingis for leading scorer, each with 26 points. Dallas will need Curry to keep this up if they want to beat Boston.
Dallas’ defense is solid an enter this game allowing 109.2 points per game. This is the 15th ranked scoring defense in the NBA. Teams are shooting 44.4% against them from the field and 33.9% against them from the three-point line.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
- Over is 6-2 in DAL last 8 home games.
- Over is 19-8-1 in BOS last 28 vs. NBA Southwest.
Free Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Prediction:
We just saw what Dallas was able to do against the Bucks without Doncic and I believe that will carry over to this game. Dallas is also playing at home where they average 116.6 points per game. That being said, I like the over to be the play in this match-up.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: OVER 218.5
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