The Boston Celtics enter Sunday’s matchup at TD Garden as clear favorites against the Dallas Mavericks, bolstered by a 10-2 record, first place in the Eastern Conference, a five-game win streak, and a perfect 5-0 home mark. Boston ranks among the league leaders in defensive rating while allowing the fewest points per game, providing a significant edge over a Mavericks squad at 7-6 and tenth in the Western Conference. Dallas arrives on the second night of a back-to-back following consecutive losses, including a 127-117 defeat in Cleveland, and faces multiple absences on the injury report including Dereck Lively II (foot), Max Christie (ankle), and Daniel Gafford (stinger). With Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving carrying much of the offensive load amid roster depth concerns, the implied probability reflected in current pricing stems primarily from Boston’s rest advantage, defensive strength, and recent form.
In the upcoming NBA game between Mavericks and Celtics, originally scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (as of creation of the first market related to the event): If the Mavericks win, the market will resolve to "Mavericks". If the Celtics win, the market will resolve to "Celtics". If this market's outcome was definitively determined under its rules by the listed resolution sources before abandonment, that outcome will stand. Otherwise, the following no-result provisions apply. If the game is canceled, does not start by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or is abandoned with no official result by that time, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.