Celtics vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 3

The Dallas Mavericks (19-30) will be looking to end a four-game losing streak when hosting the Boston Celtics (31-18) on February 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center.

The Celtics are currently solid 7-point favorites against the Mavericks. The matchup's over/under is 223.5.

Celtics vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Arena: American Airlines Center
• Total: 223.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -7
• Moneyline: Celtics (-270), Mavericks (+220)

How to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: NBC/Peacock, KFAA, NBCS-BOS

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Mavericks

• The Celtics' 49 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 223.5 points 27 times.
• Mavericks games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 223.5 points in 32 of 49 outings.
• The two teams combine to score 230.2 points per game, 6.7 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams allow 225.7 points per game combined, 2.2 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Mavericks

• Boston has won 27 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 22 times.
• The Celtics have an ATS record of 13-9 when playing as at least 7-point favorites this season.
• The Mavericks have covered 22 times in 49 games with a spread this season.
• Dallas has covered the spread nine times this year (9-6 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
• The Mavericks are 15-12-1 against the spread, and 14-14 overall, at home.
• Dallas is winless ATS (0-2-1) as a 7-point underdog or greater at home.
• This year away from home, the Celtics are 15-9-1 against the spread and 15-10 overall.
• Boston is 5-3 ATS as 7-point favorites or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Mavericks

• The Celtics have won 24 of the 35 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (68.6%).
• The Mavericks have entered the game as underdogs 32 times this season and won 11, or 34.4%, of those games.
• Boston has a record of 17-4 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -270 or shorter (winning 81%).
• This season, Dallas has won four of its 13 games, or 30.8%, when it is the underdog by at least +220 on the moneyline.
• The Celtics have a 73.0% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 7)
• Pick OU: Under (223.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 113 - Mavericks 98
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