Mavericks vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Friday, March 6

The Dallas Mavericks head to Boston to take on the Celtics in the second half of their back-to-back on Friday night.

Dallas saw its losing streak reach five games with a 115-114 loss in Orlando last night, and Boston is coming off an upset blowout loss to the Hornets on Wednesday.

The big storyline heading into tonight’s game, though, is the possibility of Jayson Tatum making his season debut after missing 10 months due to Achilles surgery. He’s been practicing with the team for nearly a month and should return imminently for Boston.

Boston also got a road win in Dallas last month, covering as a -7 favorite in its 110-110 win.

The oddsmakers have the Celtics as big home favorites at the best betting sites on Friday night.

Let’s take a look at the odds, players to watch and my prediction for Friday night’s NBA matchup.

Mavericks vs. Celtics Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

Mavericks +15.5 (-110)
Celtics -15.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Mavericks +750
Celtics -1205

Total

224.5 (Over -108/Under -112)

Mavericks vs. Celtics How to Watch

Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: TD Garden
How to Watch (TV): ESPN, KFAA, NBCSB
Mavericks record: 21-41
Celtics record: 41-21

Mavericks vs. Celtics Injury Reports

Mavericks Injury Report

Dereck Lively II – Out
Marvin Bagley III – Questionable
Brandon Williams – Questionable
Kyrie Irving – Out

Celtics Injury Report

Baylor Scheierman – Available
Jayson Tatum – Questionable
Jordan Walsh – Questionable

Mavericks vs. Celtics Best NBA Prop Bets

Celtics Best NBA Prop Bet

Jayson Tatum OVER 19.5 Pts + Reb + Ast (-126)

How can you not take Jayson Tatum props in his season debut?

The Mavericks are in the bottom third of the league with 117.6 points allowed per game, 46.7 rebounds, and 27.6 assists.

While the Celtics may have a close eye on Tatum in his return, he should still play enough minutes to get to 20 PRA. He may get close to that alone with double-digit points.

Mavericks vs. Celtics Prediction and Pick

This is the perfect spot for Tatum to return, and for the Celtics to get back on track. They had a day off after getting blown out by Charlotte, and Dallas lost last night in Orlando.

The Mavericks have now lost five games in a row, including losing by 27 as +13.5 underdogs in Charlotte. I’ll expect a similar game tonight for the Celtics as they bounce back at home.

Pick: Celtics -15.5 (-110)

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