Mavericks vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for January 5 (Can Boston Stop the Skid in the Lone Star State?)

Mavericks vs. Celtics Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, January 5, 2023
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • < strong>Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
  • Coverage: TNT and NBCS-BOS

Four NBA games are lined up for Thursday, Jan. 5, including an inter-conference tilt at American Airlines Center between the Dallas Mavericks (22-16) and Boston Celtics (26-12).

The Celtics' defense was nowhere to be found when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, ultimately losing 150-117. Meanwhile, momentum is on the Mavericks' side as they currently ride a seven-game winning streak, most recently picking up a 111-106 victory over the Houston Rockets three nights ago.

Can the Celtics avoid their thi rd straight loss with a solid showing on the road? Or will the Mavericks win their eighth straight game with a rowdy Dallas crowd cheering them on?

Mavericks vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

  • Moneyline:'BOS: (-142) | DAL: (+120)
  • Spread:'BOS: -2.5 (-114) | DAL: +2.5 (-106)
  • Total:'232 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Celtics enter this contest as slight road favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 232 points, which is among the highest of Thursday's totals.

Celtics vs Mavericks Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Celtics -2 230 -108 -112 -130 110

  
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