Boston at Dallas

The Boston Celtics may have created some false hopes with their season opening victory, but they met a quick harsh reality in game two where they were ousted 104-90 in Houston in a game that wasn't nearly as close as the final score. Dallas took a narrow loss to San Antonio in their opener, but have gone on to win two straight since, and have reached the century mark in all three games. The Mavs may be a bit flat here for this one as they leave for their next game in Portland, followed by Utah, and then back home against Miami. Boston will not get their attention, and there is enough depth on the Boston roster to get a player or two hot, and keep this one at arms length, or a back door cover. The Mav's have proven to lay down at home vs. a team with a losing road record, now at 1-5 ATS in their last six. The Celts may have lost the last four here, but they are 7-2 ATS here in their last nine. Too many points, make the play on Boston.