Mavericks vs. Celtics Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM EST•Next update in: 12 minutes from now

Mavericks vs. Celtics preview (Mar 6). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Celtics -13.5), Nikola Vucevic props & Klay Thompson's status (Probable - Leg).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Mavericks +13.5, Total U 225.5
Key Pick:	Nikola Vucevic Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Klay Thompson (Probable - Leg)
Data Freshness:	2m ago (4:38 PM EST)

Dallas Mavericks

21-41

Mar 67:00 PM

ESPN

Boston Celtics

41-21

Boston Celtics

41-21

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Celtics win by

13.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

13%

87%

Model Picks

Mavericks

Mavericks +13.5

Total

Total U 225.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Mavericks INJURIES

Klay Thompson

Probable

The Mavericks listed Thompson as Probable for Friday's (Mar. 6) game versus the Celtics.

Daniel Gafford

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Gafford as Doubtful for Friday's (Mar. 6) game versus the Celtics.

Brandon Williams

Probable

The Mavericks listed Williams as Probable for Friday's (Mar. 6) game versus the Celtics.

Marvin Bagley III

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Bagley III as Doubtful for Friday's (Mar. 6) game versus the Celtics.

Dereck Lively II

Out For Season

The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.

Kyrie Irving

Out For Season

The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Celtics INJURIES

Jordan Walsh

Questionable

The Celtics listed Walsh as Questionable for Friday's (Mar. 6) game versus the Mavericks.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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DAL

BOS

Mar 06 ·7:00 PM

Nikola Vucevic

Points

Yes 9.5

DAL

BOS

Mar 06 ·7:00 PM

Neemias Queta

Points

Yes 9.5

DAL

BOS

Mar 06 ·7:00 PM

Derrick White

Points

Yes 14.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics?

The Boston Celtics are favored by 13.5 points (-13.5), while the Dallas Mavericks are underdogs +13.5 points. The moneyline is Dallas Mavericks +733 and Boston Celtics -900. The total is set at 225.5 points.

Who is projected to win Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Boston Celtics to win by 13.0 points. Win probability is 87% for the Boston Celtics and 13% for the Dallas Mavericks.

What is the injury report for the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics?

The latest injury report shows Klay Thompson (Probable – leg), Daniel Gafford (Doubtful – ankle), Brandon Williams (Probable – quadriceps), Marvin Bagley III (Doubtful – neck), Dereck Lively II (Out For Season – foot), Kyrie Irving (Out For Season – knee) for the Dallas Mavericks, while Jordan Walsh (Questionable – illness) are listed for the Boston Celtics.

What are the best bets for Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Mavericks +13.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics?

Top player props include Nikola Vucevic Over 9.5 Points, Neemias Queta Over 9.5 Points, Derrick White Over 14.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.