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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Kyrie Irving returns to Boston
The Boston Celtics are hosting the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at TD Garden.
The Mavericks can get in the top 6 in the West
The Dallas Mavericks are seventh in the Western Conference with a 34-25 record, only half a game behind the New Orleans Pelicans. After losing back-to-back games, the Mavs won 136-125 in their last one against the Toronto Raptors. Dallas is third in the league, making 15.1 three-pointers per game, and is ranked seventh, scoring 118.9 points per game. Luka Doncic is having a fantastic season, leading the league with 34.4 points per game and also having 9.7 assists and 8.8 rebounds per game.
The Celtics are the best team in the league
The Boston Celtics are on top of the Eastern Conference with the best record in the league of 46 wins and 12 losses. The Celtics have won the last nine games and are coming off a 117-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston is fifth in the league, scoring 120.7 points per game and allowing 110.2. They are also fourth with 38.2% shooting from three-point territory and seventh with 81% from the free-throw line. Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 27 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
Betting Trends
The Mavericks are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 games overall, 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games on the road and 10-4 ATS in the last 14 games against the Celtics in Boston. The Celtics are 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 games overall and 4-8 ATS in the last 12 games played on Friday.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Boston Celtics are playing on top of their game lately, finishing the month of February with only one loss. Tonight, they are looking for their tenth consecutive win and fourth straight against Dallas. The Mavericks are also pretty solid lately, and this game will show if they are a real contender this season. Kyrie Irving will lack motive against his former team, and Luka Doncic is playing on an MVP level. The Celtics are a -10-point favorite, but the Mavs have the assets to stay competitive in this game and cover the given spread.
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