In addition, the Celtics will meet the Heat on Friday in a matchup of franchises who have met in the postseason the last three years, and DraftKings Sportsbook lists Boston as an 8-point favorite with the over/under at 216 points.

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Christie has cashed the Under for this prop in nine of his past 10 games. The odds have ranged from 19.5-23.5, depending on the opponent. Houston should stymie the Dallas offense. The Rockets rank second in defensive efficiency, though stud defender Amen Thompson is injured and will miss the game.

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T he New Orleans Pelicans will host the Orlando Magic for a cross-conference clash in the NBA on Thursday night. New Orleans is 18-48 on the season and has the second-worst record

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Given the Celtics allow the seventh fewest points in the paint this season (47), Bam averages 34.5 paint points alone. Given his history against the Celtics and possible injuries, this is a strong play for today. Although the Celtics are elite defensively against centers, they allow just under 19 points to big men.

The Dallas Mavericks will battle the Houston Rockets on Friday at the Toyota Center. It will be a Battle of Texas as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Rockets prediction and pick. The Rockets lead the head-to-head series 104-96.