The Dallas Mavericks (34-25) will look to Luka Doncic (first in NBA, 34.4 points per game) when they attempt to knock off Jayson Tatum (ninth in league, 27) and the Boston Celtics (46-12) on Friday, March 1, 2024 at TD Garden. The game begins at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and WFAA. Below, we provide same-game parlay picks for you to consider for this contest.
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Successfully hitting the spread, total and Jayson Tatum over 26.5 PTS parlay for the Celtics-Mavericks matchup earns $59.28 on a $10 bet using the computer picks below. Curious how each of those wagers stacks up? Keep reading to find out.
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:27 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Spread Pick
- Favorite: Celtics (-8.5)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (- 8.5)
- Boston’s record against the spread is 29-29-0.
- As 8.5-point favorites or more, the Celtics are 17-14 against the spread.
- Dallas has 32 wins in 59 games against the spread this year.
- The Mavericks have won once ATS (1-3) as a 8.5-point underdog or greater this year.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Total Pick
- Total: 238.5
- Pick OU:
Under (238.5)
- Boston has combined with its opponents to score more than 238.5 points in 19 of 58 games this season.
- Dallas’ games have gone over 238.5 points in 29 of 59 chances this season.
- The average total in Celtics games this season is 230.9, 7.6 points fewer than Friday’s total of 238.5.
- The 238.5-point over/under in this game is two above the 236.5 points average in Mavericks games this season.
Jayson Tatum Points Prop
- Points Prop: OU 26.5
- Tatum’s 27 points per game average is 0.5 points more than Friday’s over/under.
- Tatum has gone up against a points prop bet in 51 games this season, and he’s hit the over 23 times.
Or, if you’d rather include Luka Doncic over 32.5 PTS in your parlay instead, successfully winning all three legs will pay out $61.16 on a $10 bet.
Luka Doncic Points Prop
- Points Prop: OU 32.5
- The 32.5-point over/under set for Doncic on Friday is 1.9 lower than his season scoring average of 34.4.
- Doncic has exceeded his points prop on 26 occasions this season (in 51 games with such a prop).
Celtics vs. Mavericks Game Info
- Date: Friday, March 1, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and WFAA
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo