Mavericks vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 6th Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Boston Celtics will take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action on Thursday at TD Garden, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown are expected to lead the way for the Celtics, while the Mavericks have Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Mavericks vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Celtics will likely beat the Mavericks with a projected final score of 121-110.
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Our Mavericks vs. Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Mavericks vs. Celtics picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: Mavericks +12 / Celtics -12
- Moneyline: Mavericks +570 / Celtics -750
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 232.5 Points (-115/-105)
Mavericks +12 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Mavericks have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -106 for the Mavericks +12, presenting a favorable 3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 232.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% chance that the total will stay under 232.5 points, providing an edge of 1.2%.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Dallas Mavericks at +570 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Boston Celtics are available at -750 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 83% chance of victory.
Even though the Celtics are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +570 odds on the Mavericks moneyline, providing an edge of 2.1%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Mavericks vs. Celtics
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Mavericks vs. Celtics matchup.
Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kyrie Irving | 26 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Daniel Gafford | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Klay Thompson | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Max Christie | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Naji Marshall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Daniel Gafford Over 15.5 Points Scored (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Daniel Gafford Over 15.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our top prop bet for the Mavericks is on Daniel Gafford to score over 15.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 19 points, giving us an edge of 7.2% on the +100 odds offered by FanDuel.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 26 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 24 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
Jaylen Brown | 22 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Payton Pritchard | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Kristaps Porzingis Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+115)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Kristaps Porzingis Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Kristaps Porzingis to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.4% on the +115 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Mavericks vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Payton Pritchard Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Payton Pritchard has recorded at least one block in 4 of his last 10 appearances (40% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +375 (21% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Kristaps Porzingis Over 1.5 Total Blocks
Kristaps Porzingis has had more than 1.5 blocks in 14 of his last 23 appearances (61%). You can place a wager on him to record over 1.5 blocks again at odds of +130 (43%), available at DraftKings.
Max Christie Over 0.5 Total Turnovers
Max Christie has recorded at least one turnover in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -235 (70%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Kristaps Porzingis of the Celtics to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Mavericks +12 to cover.
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