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| Boston Celtics | Dallas Mavericks |
| 22-45 | March 17, 2014, 08:30 | American Airlines Center | 40-27 |
The Mavericks will hit the floor running against the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday, looking to bolster their record and bolster wagering bankrolls in the process.
Dallas battles the Celtics, currently with a 22-45 mark (33-33-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 36-31 for the Mavericks and 28-39 for the Celtics. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). View Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Odds and Stats.
Dallas opened as -11-point Favorite at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total was sitting around 202.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Mavericks at No. 4 and the Celtics at No. 17 heading into this contest. Handicapping models run by the computers at Odds Shark project a 95-89 result in favor of the Mavericks.
Boston was a 121-120 loser in its last match on the road against the Pelicans. They covered the 6-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 241 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Boston got 39 points from Jeff Green en route to a 121-120 loss at the hands of Boston on Sunday at New Orleans Arena.
How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Celtics rank No. 14 in the league with 43.19 per game. That compares with Dallas’s No. 27 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Dallas is the NBA’s No. 8-ranked team at 8.51 per game, while the Celtics rate No. 24 with 6.49 per contest.
Next up:
Boston home to Miami, Wednesday, March 19th
Dallas home to Minnesota, Wednesday, March 19th
