The Dallas Mavericks'(34-25) take on the Boston Celtics (46-12) Friday with tip-off from TD Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0
The Mavs snapped a mini, 2-game slide with a 136-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday. G Luka Doncic had a triple-double with 30 points, 16 dimes and 11 boards, and G Kyrie Irving had 29 as well. The Mavs are 8-2 over the last 10.
Boston has won 9 in a row following a 117-99 incineration of the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday. F Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 11 boards and 8 assists while G Jaylen Brown had 31 points to boot. The Celtics are 4-0-1 ATS over their last 5.