Celtics vs Mavericks Showdown: Which Team Will Defy the Odds Tonight?

The Dallas Mavericks are staring down the barrel of a three-game skid at home, and tonight the Boston Celtics roll into the American Airlines Center primed to test their mettle. What’s really catching my eye? Jaylen Brown’s relentless hustle on the boards. This guy’s been a rebounding machine lately, piling up boards like it’s going out of style, and I’m betting that trend keeps rolling right through this matchup. The Mavericks haven’t exactly been stingy giving up rebounds this season, and with a couple of key guys sidelined, Brown’s set to feast. So, if you’re looking for a game where crash-the-glass energy meets a team desperate to snap a losing streak, this one’s it. Ready for the dive into my top NBA picks for this Tuesday night clash? Let’s get into it. LEARN MORE

The Dallas Mavericks aim to end a three-game home losing streak when the Boston Celtics come to the American Airlines Center tonight.

With Jaylen Brown consistently dominating the boards, our Celtics vs. Mavericks predictions anticipate another strong rebounding performance from the star forward.

Here are my best free NBA picks for this cross-conference tilt on Tuesday, February 3.

Celtics vs Mavericks prediction

Celtics vs Mavericks best bet: Jaylen Brown Over 7.5 rebounds (-105)

Jaylen Brown’s 6.9 rebounds per game tie a career-high mark, and he’s the Boston Celtics’ second-leading rebounder. His work on the glass has been even more prolific over the last two weeks.

Boston’s superstar has pulled down 9.6 boards across his last seven games, reaching 8+ six times in that span, including three straight on the road.

The Dallas Mavericks have allowed the fourth-most rebounds per game this season at 46.9 and the second-most offensive rebounds at 12.4. Leading rebounder Anthony Davis (11.1) remains out, and second-leading rebounder P.J. Washington (7.3) will be sidelined tonight.

An already-favorable matchup gets a boost with Washington out, and I expect Brown to crash the glass with authority.

Celtics vs Mavericks same-game parlay

The Mavs have lost three straight at home, but have covered the spread in seven of 10, and are 12-5 ATS as the home underdog. The Celtics are 9-7 ATS as the road favorite, but Boston has failed to cover in two straight road games.

The Mavs are 5-5 to the Under across their last 10, and the Celtics are 2-8 in that span. Dallas is 13-15 to the Under at home, and Boston is 10-15 on the road. Boston has hit the Under in five straight, and Dallas has done so in three of its last four.

Celtics vs Mavericks SGP

Jaylen Brown Over 7.5 rebounds
Mavericks +7.5

Our “from downtown” SGP: Plant Your Flagg

Cooper Flagg is averaging just below 20 points per game, scoring 22+ in 17 of 45 appearances. He’s on a major heater, however, having scored 34 and a historic 49 across his last two games. Since December 23, he’s averaged 21.8 points and hit the Over on this scoring line in seven of 16 outings.

Celtics vs Mavericks SGP

Jaylen Brown Over 7.5 rebounds
Mavericks +7.5
Cooper Flagg Over 21.5 points

Celtics vs Mavericks odds

Spread: Celtics -7 (-110) | Mavericks +7 (-110)
Moneyline: Celtics -270 | Mavericks +220
Over/Under: Over 222 (-110) | Under 222 (-110)

Celtics vs Mavericks betting trend to know

The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 2H Spread in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.43 Units / 20% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Mavericks.

How to watch Celtics vs Mavericks

Location	American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Date	Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tip-off	8:00 p.m. ET
TV	NBC

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