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The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they visit the Boston Celtics (41-21) on Friday, March 6, 2026 at TD Garden as heavy, 14.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Mavericks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Celtics 121, Mavericks 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-1042)
- Total Pick: Over 224.5 (computer predicts 226.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-14.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Celtics | -7.5 | 223.5 | -259 | +211 | 110-100 BOS |
| 2/6/2025 | Celtics | -12.5 | 233 | -735 | +516 | 127-120 DAL |
| 1/25/2025 | Celtics | -8.5 | 225 | -351 | +278 | 122-107 BOS |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Boston has compiled a 36-26-0 record against the spread.
- The Celtics have a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 14.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 22 of Boston's 62 games with a set total have hit the over (35.5%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 46 times this season and won 33, or 71.7%, of those games.
- Boston has played as a favorite of -1042 or more twice this season and split those games.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas' ATS record is 29-33-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 14.5-point underdogs this year, the Mavericks are 2-2 against the spread.
- Dallas has hit the over in 27 of its 62 games with a set total (43.5%).
- The Mavericks have won 28.6% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (12-30).
- Dallas has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +675 or longer in two chances.
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Celtics vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Questionable (Achilles)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Brandon Williams: Day-To-Day (Quadricep),
Marvin Bagley III: Day-To-Day (Neck),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee)
Celtics vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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