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Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks: preview and win probability

Boston Celtics visit Dallas Mavericks. Celtics are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Mavericks are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-W-L in their last 5.

Tip Off Live ratings give the edge to Celtics: about 66% to win, with a projected score of Boston Celtics 116, Dallas Mavericks 112. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Celtics lead 3-1, and the average margin has been 9.5 points in favor of Celtics.

On the injury report, Santi Aldama (DAL), Dereck Lively II (DAL), Tarik Biberovic (DAL), and Caleb Martin (DAL) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Mavericks.
  • Watch the rotation: 5 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 6: DAL 100, BOS 120
  • Feb 3: BOS 110, DAL 100
  • Feb 6: DAL 127, BOS 120
  • Jan 25: BOS 122, DAL 107

Injury report

Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8
Dallas Mavericks
  • Santi Aldama Out · back Oct 24
  • Dereck Lively II Out · back Oct 26
  • Tarik Biberovic Out · back Oct 24
  • Caleb Martin Out · back Oct 24
  • Jett Howard Doubtful · back Oct 23

Win probability

66%
34%
CelticsMavericks

Projected score: Celtics 116, Mavericks 112

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

BOSDAL
Record0-10-1
Last 5WLLLLLLLWL
Points per game113110
Allowed per game121128
Days of rest––
Rating16021383

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