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Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics:  Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads  - March 13th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22

Mavericks v Celtics: Injury Report (2021-22 NBA season)
Mavericks v Celtics: Injury Report (2021-22 NBA season)

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.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason

Jalen Brunson

Questionable

Thigh contusion

Dorian Finney-Smith

Questionable

Arm contusion 

Tim Hardaway Jr.

Out 

Foot surgery

Marquesse Chris

Out 

Knee soreness 

Theo Pinson

Out 

Finger fracture

Boston Celtics Injury Report

The Celtics have ruled Aaron Nesmith out for this game.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason

Aaron Nesmith

Out

Ankle sprain


Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Betting Odds & Spreads - March 13th, 2022

Teams

Record

Money line 

Total points (Over and Under)

Point spread

Dallas Mavericks

41-26

+185

Over 217 (-110)

+5.5 (-110)

Boston Celtics

41-27

-225

Under 217 (-112)

-5.5 (-110)

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

  1. The Mavericks' totals have gone over in three of their last five games.
  2. The Mavericks 20-16 against the spread on the road.
  3. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.4 points per game across his last five appearances.

Click here to bet on Luka Doncic scoring at least 30 points against the Celtics on BetMGM.

Boston Celtics Betting Tips

  1. The Celtics are 18-18 at home against the spread.
  2. The Celtics' totals have gone over in three of their last five games.
  3. Jayson Tatum is averaging 32.9 points per game across his last ten games.

Click here to bet on Jayson Tatum scoring more than 30 points against the Mavericks on BetMGM.


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.


  1. The Celtics have won their last four games in a row at home.
  2. The Mavericks have a 2-5 record on the road against Eastern Conference teams.
  3. The Mavericks have two key starters listed as questionable.

Click here to bet on the outcome of the match between the Mavericks and Celtics at BetMGM.

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.

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