Final Score: Mavericks 90 - Celtics 96
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
31-13 Rating 1753
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +4.2
Celtics
35-8 Rating 1764
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Celtics
All-time wins 23 29
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 105.1 105.5
Last meeting 109 95

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Celtics
Games played 44 43
Avg points scored 101.1 99.3
Avg points conceded 96.0 88.2
Win percentage 70% 81%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 83%