Last Updated on January 25, 2025 12:41 am by Duke James
The Boston Celtics look to bounce back on the road on Saturday when they head to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. Boston has won 2 of their last 3 games and is currently 31-14 on the season. Dallas is coming off of a win and currently sits with a 24-21 record on the season. They are currently 8 point home dogs with this Celtics vs. Mavericks matchup set to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Boston Celtics (-8) at Dallas Mavericks (+8) o/u 222.5
5:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 25, 2025
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: ABC
Public Betting: Public Bettors Leaning Celtics
As of this writing, our NBA Public Betting page shows that 56% of bets are on Boston. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics finished their California road trip with a 2-1 record, beating Golden State 125-85, the Clippers 117-113 in OT, and losing to the Lakers 117-96. Kristaps Porzingis led the way against the Lakers, scoring 22 points on 9 of 16 shooting from the field. Jrue Holiday and Derrick White combined for 2-11 shooting. Payton Pritchard was 2-12 from the field. The Celtics finished with a 38.5% shooting and 66.7% from the free throw line.
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks had lost two straight games before winning their last matchup 121-115 against the Thunder. Spencer Dinwiddie led the way with 28 points on 11-14 shooting. Kyrie Irving added 24 points and 4 assists. P.J. Washington secured 19 rebounds along with 22 points in the matchup. Dallas finished 52.7% shooting from the field. Naji Marshall has been ruled out with an illness. Klay Thompson remains questionable as he continues to manage an ankle sprain.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Betting Trends
Boston is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games
The UNDER is 7-3 in Boston’s last 10 games
Dallas is 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games
The OVER is 3-2 in Dallas’ last 5 games
Celtics vs. Mavericks Prediction:
Take the Mavericks as 8 point home dogs in this matchup on Saturday evening. The Celtics are coming off of 3 straight road games in California and are hitting Dallas on their way back to the East coast. In their last two games, they won by 4 in overtime against the Clippers, and lost by 21 to the Lakers. I think this team has got to be tired and are ready to get back to their home base. Boston is the 3rd worst team in the league with a 17-27-1 ATS record on the season. On the road they are 9-12-1 ATS. They are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 road games. Dallas has some momentum coming into this one, as they are coming off of a road win over the Thunder as 11.5 point dogs. I’m not sure the Mavericks can come out of this one with another upset victory, but I do like them to keep this one close against a team that has struggled lately and is playing their 4th straight road game.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Prediction: Mavericks +8