JOSEPH D'AMICO
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
Play: Boston Celtics +3½
The Celtics continue to prove that they are a great team. At 6-1, Boston is doing anything and everything it takes to win. On any given night, any of their 5 starters will take a game on their shoulders. They have 5 players averaging over 11 PPG. Guard Rajon Rondo has amassed 103 assists and 20 steals already this season. Pierce, Garnett, and Allen are combining for over 51.7 PPG. Glen Davis and Jermaine O’Neal are getting it done when filling in for a resting Shaq O’Neal. This team has a great coach, no ego, a ton of experience, and exudes confidence. They face off against a Dallas team that is 1-2 SU and ATS at home. The Mavs size carries them through many games. But in this contest, the Celtics match up well with them down low while Allen and Pierce can get it done from the perimeter. The ‘dog in this series is 7-3 ATS their L10 meetings. The Celtics are 5-0 ATS their L5 games played in Dallas, 4-1 ATS their L5 as a ‘dog, and 5-1 ATS their L6 road games vs. teams with a losing home record. The Mavericks are 1-5 ATS their L6 vs. the eastern Conference, 1-4 ATS their L5 vs. the NBA Atlantic, and 16-34-1 ATS their L51 games played as a home favorite.
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
Play: Boston Celtics +3½
The Celtics continue to prove that they are a great team. At 6-1, Boston is doing anything and everything it takes to win. On any given night, any of their 5 starters will take a game on their shoulders. They have 5 players averaging over 11 PPG. Guard Rajon Rondo has amassed 103 assists and 20 steals already this season. Pierce, Garnett, and Allen are combining for over 51.7 PPG. Glen Davis and Jermaine O’Neal are getting it done when filling in for a resting Shaq O’Neal. This team has a great coach, no ego, a ton of experience, and exudes confidence. They face off against a Dallas team that is 1-2 SU and ATS at home. The Mavs size carries them through many games. But in this contest, the Celtics match up well with them down low while Allen and Pierce can get it done from the perimeter. The ‘dog in this series is 7-3 ATS their L10 meetings. The Celtics are 5-0 ATS their L5 games played in Dallas, 4-1 ATS their L5 as a ‘dog, and 5-1 ATS their L6 road games vs. teams with a losing home record. The Mavericks are 1-5 ATS their L6 vs. the eastern Conference, 1-4 ATS their L5 vs. the NBA Atlantic, and 16-34-1 ATS their L51 games played as a home favorite.
