Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/6

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Boston Celtics in the middle of the NBA Regular Season. The game will be held at TD Garden on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN.

Dallas comes into this game with a record of 21-41 under head coach Jason Kidd. They are currently on a five-game losing streak. On the other hand, Boston, led by head coach Joe Mazzulla, holds a record of 41-21. The Celtics recently lost their last game but remain strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Mavericks vs Celtics Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -15.5 (-109), Mavericks +15.5 (-114)

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to turn things around after a string of recent losses. In their last game against the Orlando Magic, they fell short by just one point, ending with a 114-115 loss. Cooper Flagg had a solid performance with 18 points and six assists, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

In the game against the Charlotte Hornets, the Mavericks struggled, losing by 27 points with a score of 90-117. Brandon Williams led the team with 18 points, but the team’s overall shooting percentage was low at 37.8%. Daniel Gafford added 10 points and six rebounds in that game.

The Mavericks have faced challenges on the defensive end, allowing 117.6 points per game. Their three-point defense is strong, ranking first in the league, allowing just 34.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Key players like Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington will need to step up as they face the Boston Celtics next.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics have had a mix of results in their recent games. They suffered a loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 118-89. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led the team in points, but it was not enough to secure a win.

In a recent victory, the Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108-81. Hugo González shined with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Payton Pritchard also made an impact with 25 points and 9 assists.

The Celtics currently rank 21st in points per game, with an average of 114.5. They are strong defensively, allowing only 107.1 points per game, which is the best in the league. Rebounding is a key strength, as they grab 46.2 rebounds per game, placing them sixth overall.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by 15.5 points against the Mavericks. With the Celtics allowing the fewest points per game and the Mavericks struggling defensively, the Celtics are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Celtics 118, Mavericks 102.

The total for the game is set at 222. Given the Celtics’ strong defense and the Mavericks’ lower scoring, the game could end under the total. The projected combined score is 220, suggesting a pick on the under.