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Celtics vs. Mavericks prediction: Boston favored to win Tuesday's NBA matchup [2/3/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks predictions for NBA Tuesday.
The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics are scheduled to meet in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of the Celtics vs. Mavericks game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Mavericks lineup will feature stars like Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall and Max Christie, while the Celtics will be led by Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Celtics vs. Mavs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and Mavericks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Celtics a 72% chance of defeating the Mavericks. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 115-108.
According to our model, the Mavericks (+7) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 223.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Celtics vs. Mavericks odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Celtics | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7 (-110) | +7 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -250 | +215 |
| Total | o223.5 (-105) | u223.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Celtics vs. Mavericks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Mavericks +7 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Celtics | -250 |
| Total | Over 223.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Mavericks +7 at the spread.
Celtics vs. Mavericks player props
Looking for Boston vs. Dallas NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at American Airlines Center.
Jaylen Brown is expected to lead the Celtics with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Cooper Flagg is projected to have 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Mavericks.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Celtics prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 29 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 51 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38 |
| P. Pritchard | 16 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| Neemias Queta | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Sam Hauser | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
Mavericks prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mavericks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| Naji Marshall | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 34 |
| Max Christie | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
| Klay Thompson | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| Daniel Gafford | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27 |
Celtics vs. Mavs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Mavericks and Celtics at American Airlines Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Mavericks on Tuesday, with Jaylen Brown projected for a game-high 51 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Celtics vs. Mavericks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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