Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads - March 13th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22
The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics will lock horns in an enticing 2021-22 NBA season game on Sunday.
The Mavericks returned to winning ways with a 113-100 win over the Houston Rockets in their previous outing. Luka Doncic led the team's charge with 30 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, while Dwight Powell registered 26 points and 12 rebounds on the night.
Meanwhile, the Celtics extended their current winning streak to five games with a 114-103 victory over minnows Detroit Pistons in their last match. Jayson Tatum continued his fine form, bagging 31 points and eight rebounds, while Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart combined for 42 points.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
The Mavericks have listed Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith as questionable, while Marquesse Chris, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Theo Pinson have been ruled out.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics have ruled Aaron Nesmith out for this game.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Betting Odds & Spreads - March 13th, 2022
The Celtics are favored to win against the Mavericks. They have a homecourt advantage and are also coming off five wins in a row. The records are almost identical for the two teams, but the Mavericks have a 2-5 record on the road against the Eastern Conference teams.
Odds sourced from - Action Network.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Betting Tips
Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- The Mavericks' totals have gone over in three of their last five games.
- The Mavericks 20-16 against the spread on the road.
- Luka Doncic is averaging 32.4 points per game across his last five appearances.
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Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- The Celtics are 18-18 at home against the spread.
- The Celtics' totals have gone over in three of their last five games.
- Jayson Tatum is averaging 32.9 points per game across his last ten games.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Predicted Lineups
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks will likely deploy the same starting lineup they used in their last game. Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie started as the guards, while Dwight Powell, Josh Green and Reggie Bullock completed the rest of the lineup. If Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith are available to play, they will likely replace Dinwiddie and Green in the lineup.
Trey Burke, Davis Bertans and Maxi Kleber could play the most minutes coming off the bench.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics are likely to deploy their preferred starting lineup. Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown will likely start as the guards, while Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Robert Williams III will complete the rest of the lineup.
Derrick White, Grant Williams and Payton Pritchard could play the most minutes off the bench.
- The Celtics have won their last four games in a row at home.
- The Mavericks have a 2-5 record on the road against Eastern Conference teams.
- The Mavericks have two key starters listed as questionable.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Predicted Starting 5s
Dallas Mavericks
Point Guard: Spencer Dinwiddie; Shooting Guard: Luka Doncic; Small Forward: Josh Green; Power Forward: Reggie Bullock; Center: Dwight Powell.
Boston Celtics
Point Guard: Marcus Smart; Shooting Guard: Jaylen Brown; Small Forward: Jayson Tatum; Power Forward: Al Horford; Center: Robert Williams III.