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Boston (31-18) at Dallas (19-30)
- When: Feb 3 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- TV: NBC/Peacock
Boston vs Dallas Preview & Prediction
Spread: Boston -6.5
Moneyline: Boston (-250)
Total: 222.0
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
Dallas is still waiting for individual brilliance to turn into wins, but the flashes are impossible to ignore. Cooper Flagg has been nothing short of electric, stacking elite scoring performances while shouldering a massive offensive load. Even in losses, he has shown zero fear late, demanding the ball and taking the shots that matter.
The issue is everything around him. The Mavericks are banged up, thin, and stretched. Anthony Davis remains sidelined, and additional injuries have chipped away at an already fragile rotation. That has forced Dallas into tight games where margin for error is slim and execution late has not been sharp enough.
Still, from a betting standpoint, this team is competing. Dallas has stayed within striking distance despite the losing streak, and Flagg’s ability to create offense keeps them live against even elite opponents. At home, with the spread inflated by Boston’s momentum, Dallas has enough firepower to hang around.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Boston arrives playing dominant basketball, especially on the defensive end. The Celtics just dismantled Milwaukee by flipping a slow start into a one sided clinic, clamping down and suffocating scoring chances for three straight quarters.
Jaylen Brown has taken on a bigger leadership role, impacting the game well beyond scoring. His rebounding surge has helped Boston control pace and limit second chances, which is exactly how this team separates from opponents.
The Celtics are comfortable winning in multiple ways. They can grind defensively, they can shoot teams out of the building, and they rarely beat themselves. That consistency makes Boston a deserved road favorite here. The one concern is margin. With Dallas desperate and playing through one star, this could tighten late rather than turn into a blowout.
NBA Prediction and Betting Outlook
Boston is the more complete team and should find a way to win, but the number feels a touch high given Dallas’ ability to keep games competitive at home. Expect the Celtics to control most of the night while the Mavericks scrap enough to stay within the spread.
Boston leaves Texas with the win, but Dallas does enough behind its young star to reward bettors taking the points.
Final Score: Celtics 109, Mavericks 105
Lean: Dallas +6.5
Total: Under 222.0
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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