Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Game 1
Tonight the Celtics host the Mavericks for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. Can the Celtics continue to dominate in these playoffs or with the Mavs show out big on Thursday night. Matt McCuen shares his Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics prediction, pick against the spread, and the latest odds for Game 1.
Matt McCuen - June 6, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT
5 minDallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Game 1
The Boston Celtics will host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday Night.
Tonight will be game one of the NBA Finals.
Let's take a look at how both teams got to this position.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 6, 2024
- Start Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 Odds
- Spread: Mavericks +6 (-105), Celtics -6 (-115)
- Total Odds: O 215.5 (-110), U 215.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: Mavericks (+210), Celtics (-230)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 Prediction
Boston has rolled so far in the playoffs.
The Celtics opened the playoffs by beating the Miami Heat in five games.
Boston would follow that series with a five-game win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Celtics dominated the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, winning the series in four games over the Indiana Pacers.
Dallas began the playoffs as the number five seed in the West.
The Mavericks began the playoffs facing the Los Angeles Clippers.
Round two was a close hard, fought series in which the Mavs needed six games to beat the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dallas dominated the Western Conference Finals, winning the series 4-1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Luka Doncic has been the star of the playoffs for the Mavs. Doncic leads the team with 28.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists.
Kyrie Irving has added 22.8 points and 5.2 assists in the postseason.
PJ Washington has been great for the Mavs in the playoffs, adding 13.6 points and 6.7 rebounds.
Jayson Tatum has led the way for Boston with 26.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.
Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Derrick White has been a huge spark for the Celtics, scoring 17.8 points per game.
Kristaps Porzingis is set to return tonight after missing most of the postseason. Porzingis averaged 20.1 points per game during the regular season.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 Pick
This line screams Boston tonight.
The public loves the Mavs with the points, and I understand why.
Dallas has been one of the best road teams in basketball this year, and this feels like a lot of points.
However, Boston is the best home team in basketball and matches up exceptionally well with this Dallas team.
The return of Porzingis will be significant for the Celtics.
Let's stay hot on the hardwood and cash in tonight!
Pick: Boston Celtics -6 -115 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
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