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Celtics Surge, Mavs Stumble: A Tale of Two NBA Teams
4 Feb
Summary
- Boston Celtics are on a winning streak, Dallas Mavericks on a losing streak.
- The Celtics are favored by 7.5 points in the upcoming game.
- The SportsLine model predicts the total score will go over 222.5 points.
The Boston Celtics, with a recent record of three wins in their last four games, are visiting the Dallas Mavericks, who are on a four-game losing streak. This matchup highlights two teams moving in opposite directions. The Celtics recently defeated Milwaukee 107-79, while the Mavericks suffered a close 111-107 loss to Houston.
As of February 4, 2026, the game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET in Dallas. The betting odds favor Boston as a 7.5-point favorite, with a moneyline of -267. The over/under for total points is set at 222.5.
According to the SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated the game 10,000 times, the total score is likely to go over 222.5 points. This prediction is based on the teams' recent high-scoring encounters, with an average of 238.3 points in their last four regular-season meetings.
The Mavericks have seen the total score exceed the over/under in five of their last seven home games. Conversely, the Celtics rank highly in offensive efficiency, positioning second in offensive rating and 3-pointers made per game, while committing the fewest turnovers.
