Last Updated on June 4, 2024 8:17 pm by Erwin Noguera
The NBA enters its finals as the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks meet for one last series, looking to succeed the Denver Nuggets on the throne of the world’s premier basketball league.
Although each game was tight, the Celtics blanked the Indiana Pacers in the East Finals 4-0.
The Mavericks played their best series of the Playoffs, beating the surprising Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1, with a remarkable performance by Luka Doncic.
When and Where?
Thursday, June 6, 8:30 pm ET at the TD Garden
Moneyline odds:
Celtics 1.43
Mavericks 3.4
Draw Offs:
3.725
Where can I watch it?
NBA League Pass
Why Bet on the Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics are the favorites because of their 64 wins in the regular season and, in the Playoffs, they have only lost twice, while they have won 12 times. Remarkably, in the Eastern Conference Finals, they swept the Indiana Pacers, although, it must be put in context that all the games were very tight and that Tyrese Haliburton, the rival star, was injured in the second game.
One can’t help but mention that the Miami Heat, in the first round, were without Jimmy Butler, and the Cleveland Cavaliers were also unable to close out their series with Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, meaning the Celtics have had some luck. But that luck train should not be passed up, and that is what Boston took advantage of, counting on probably the best starting five in the NBA with Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford.
Tatum, being the star of the franchise, has had a great Playoffs, but is shooting poorly from three-point range at 29%. However, he dominates all other facets of the game, assisting (5.9) and rebounding (10.4) at a great level. His other great companion is Jaylen Brown, MVP of the East Finals, a powerful forward who shows his face in the moments of greatest pressure.
The big question for the Celtics is whether they will count on their third star, Latvian Kristaps Porzingis, who has not seen action since the series with Miami. All indications are that he will be available, but it is unknown if he will have a minute restriction.
Why Bet on the Dallas Mavericks?
The Dallas Mavericks made a game-changing trade at the regular season trade deadline, landing P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. Since then, everything has been set up to explode the series thanks to the complements of two-star power players, like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
In the Western Conference Finals, this franchise was on a rampage against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who came in inspired by knocking the Nuggets out in the last round. Doncic was sublime, and the key was 4-1 in favor of Dallas.
In the series, Doncic averaged 32.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists, winning without any discussion his MVP of the Western Finals. In addition, the Slovenian is the only player in NBA history to sit next to Michael Jordan, averaging more than 30 points in the Playoffs. Luka is known to perform at an excellent level despite having knee discomfort. But he will need the best version of Irving, who so far has said present, and that the complements contribute.
Washington must make open three-pointers, Gafford and Dereck Lively must dominate the paint, and the defense on Tatum and Brown must be excellent for the Celtics not to be inspired. The Mavericks have no major losses for the start of the Finals.
Final Betting Analysis: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
This season, these teams met twice, and both times the win went to Boston, including the last meeting in a 138-110 thrashing.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have the Celtics as favorites, as the Moneyline for them shows 1.43, andthe Mavericks have 3.4.
The Boston Celtics have been the team under the most pressure since the season began and have responded in spades, leading the Eastern Conference and the NBA in general. At home, they will not miss the opportunity to take the first win and hit the Mavericks hard.
Go for a win for the Celtics. If you bet $100 at 1.43, you will gain $43 for a total payout of $143.
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick: Boston Celtics
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