Mavericks vs. Celtics odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA matchup on Friday, March 6

The top storyline in the NBA is happening when the Dallas Mavericks face the Boston Celtics. Friday, Jayson Tatum could be making his season debut for the Celtics after tearing his right Achilles tendon last May during the second round of the playoffs. Tatum has been described as "ready to go," according to ESPN. Tatum, along with the Celtics, will make a final decision on his status for Friday night as he's officially listed as questionable. Dallas is coming off a 114-115 loss at Orlando on Thursday, while Boston dropped a 118-89 decision at Charlotte on Wednesday. The Mavericks (21-41), who have lost five in a row, are 7-21 on the road this season. The Celtics (41-21) have won three of their last six games and are 21-10 on their home floor.

Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Mavs are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games against the Celtics. The Celtics are 15.5-point favorites in the latest Mavericks vs. Celtics odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 223.5. 

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The model has simulated Mavericks vs. Celtics 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is going Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time!

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