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The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are playing in the NBA Finals, with Game 2 coming up.
The Celtics hit the court as 6.5-point favorites against the Mavericks. The game’s point total is set at 215.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Mavericks
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Dallas Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -250 odds to win the game, while Dallas is listed at +205 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 215 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: ABC
Celtics vs. Mavericks Betting Trends
The Celtics have gone 42-36-4 against the spread this season. This season, Boston has been favored 79 times and won 63, or 79.7%, of those games. This season, Celtics games have hit the over 43 times.
The Mavericks are 48-34-0 against the spread this season. Dallas has been victorious in 12, or 38.7%, of the 31 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season. Games involving the Mavericks have hit the over 36 times this season.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum posts 26.9 points, 8.1 boards and 4.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocks. Jaylen Brown’s numbers on the season are 23.0 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 49.9% from the field and 35.4% from downtown, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest. Derrick White’s numbers for the season are 15.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 boards per contest. Kristaps Porzingis puts up 20.1 points, 7.2 boards and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 51.6% from the field and 37.5% from downtown, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
Mavericks
Luka Doncic gets the Mavericks 33.9 points, 9.2 boards and 9.8 assists per game. He also averages 1.4 steals (seventh in NBA) and 0.5 blocks. Kyrie Irving averages 25.6 points, 5.0 boards and 5.2 assists, making 49.7% of his shots from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.0 triples per contest (ninth in league). Daniel Gafford’s numbers for the season are 11.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, making 72.5% of his shots from the floor (first in NBA). P.J. Washington gives the Mavericks 12.9 points, 5.6 boards and 1.9 assists per game, plus 1.0 steal and 0.8 blocks.
What you need to know about the Celtics
Everything is clicking for the Celtics, who are scoring 120.6 points per game (second-best in NBA) and ceding 109.2 points per contest (fifth-best). The Celtics rank second-best in the NBA by averaging 46.3 rebounds per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, they rank 14th in the league (43.3 allowed per contest). The Celtics are averaging 26.9 assists per game, which ranks them 14th in the NBA in 2023-24.
Boston is posting 123.1 points per game when playing at home. In away games, it is averaging 118.0 points per contest. Boston is dominating when it comes to three-point shooting, as it ranks best in the league in three-pointers (16.5 per game) and second-best in shooting percentage from downtown (38.8%). Boston ranks fourth-best in the NBA by giving up a three-point shooting percentage of 35.2% to opposing teams. It ranks 14th in the league by surrendering 12.9 three-pointers per contest.
The Celtics are 4-6 against the spread and 9-1 overall over their last 10 games. In its past 10 games, Boston has gone over the total six times. On the offensive side of the ball, the Celtics have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 112.7 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 120.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season. Boston has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 104.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 109.2 points per game its opponents average over the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Mavericks
The Mavericks put up 117.9 points per game and allow 115.6, ranking them seventh in the NBA on offense and 20th on defense. Dallas is 21st in the NBA in rebounds per game (42.9) and 25th in rebounds conceded (45.1). With 25.7 assists per game, the Mavericks are 19th in the league.
At home the Mavericks are putting up 118.7 points per game, 1.7 more than they are averaging away (117.0). Beyond the arc, the Mavericks are third-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (14.6). They are 13th in 3-point percentage at 36.9%. Defensively, Dallas is 18th in the league in 3-pointers allowed per game at 13.1. It is 18th in 3-point percentage allowed at 36.8%.
The Mavericks have gone 7-3 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span. Five of Dallas’ last 10 games have gone over the total. While Dallas is posting 117.9 points per game in 2023-24, it has fallen short of that in its previous 10 games, tallying 106.8 points per contest. Over their last 10 games, the Mavericks are giving up 104.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 115.6 points allowed.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Celtics, and we predict that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 215 points.
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