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The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are facing off in the NBA Finals, with a decisive Game 5 up next.
The Celtics hit the court as 6.5-point favorites against the Mavericks. The game’s over/under is set at 210.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Mavericks
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Dallas Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -258 odds to win the game, while Dallas is listed at +210 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 210 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Monday, June 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: ABC
Celtics vs. Mavericks Betting Trends
The Celtics are 42-36-4 against the spread this season. Boston has won 63, or 79.7%, of the 79 games it has played as the favorite this season. Celtics games have gone over the total 43 times this season.
The Mavericks have covered the spread in a matchup 48 times this year (48-34-0). Dallas has been an underdog in 31 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (38.7%) in those contests. Mavericks games have gone over the total 36 times this year.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 points, 8.1 boards and 4.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocks. Jaylen Brown puts up 23.0 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks. Derrick White averages 15.2 points, 4.2 boards and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest. Kristaps Porzingis averages 20.1 points, 7.2 boards and 2.0 assists per contest, shooting 51.6% from the field and 37.5% from downtown, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game.
Mavericks
Luka Doncic’s averages for the season are 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists, making 48.7% of his shots from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 4.1 triples per contest (second in NBA). Kyrie Irving gives 25.6 points, 5.0 boards and 5.2 assists per game, plus 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks. The Mavericks receive 11.0 points per game from Daniel Gafford, plus 7.6 boards and 1.6 assists. P.J. Washington provides 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
The Celtics have been shining both offensively and defensively this year, ranking second-best in the NBA in points per game (120.6) and fifth-best in points allowed per game (109.2). The Celtics are top-five this year in rebounding, ranking second-best in the league with 46.3 boards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 14th with 43.3 rebounds allowed per contest. The Celtics rank 14th in the NBA with 26.9 dimes per game.
Boston is scoring 123.1 points per game this year in home games, which is 5.1 more points than it is averaging in road games (118.0). In terms of three-point shooting, things are clicking for Boston, who is making 16.5 threes per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc (second-best). With a 35.2% three-point percentage allowed this season, Boston is fourth-best in the NBA. It ranks 14th in the league by ceding 12.9 three-pointers per contest.
The Celtics have a 3-6-1 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall over their last 10 contests. Five of Boston’s past 10 contests have gone over the total. The Celtics have been putting up 110.2 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s significantly lower than the 120.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Boston has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 105.9 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 109.2 it has conceded per game this year.
What you need to know about the Mavericks
The Mavericks put up 117.9 points per game and give up 115.6, ranking them seventh in the league on offense and 20th on defense. On the glass, Dallas is 21st in the league in rebounds (42.9 per game). It is 25th in rebounds conceded (45.1 per game). The Mavericks are 19th in the NBA in assists (25.7 per game) in 2023-24.
The Mavericks score 118.7 points per game at home, and 117.0 away. The Mavericks are the third-best team in the league in 3-pointers made (14.6 per game) and 13th in 3-point percentage (36.9%). Giving up 13.1 3-pointers per game and conceding 36.8% from beyond the arc, Dallas is 18th and 18th in the league, respectively, in those categories.
The Mavericks have gone 6-4 in their past 10 contests, with a 5-4-1 record against the spread during that span. Dallas has gone over the total in five of its past 10 outings. Dallas is putting up 108.2 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 9.7 fewer points than its average for the season (117.9). The Mavericks are giving up 104.6 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 11.0 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (115.6).
Celtics vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Celtics, and we expect that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 210 points.
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