2024 NBA Finals: Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 Best Bets

The 2024 NBA Finals tips off tonight as the Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1.

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Here is everything you need to know for this much-anticipated matchup, along with our best picks.

Note: All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

8:30 p.m. ET Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics

Spread: Celtics (-6.5) | Moneyline: Mavericks (+200), Celtics (-245) | Total: 215.5 | Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA | How to Watch: ABC, FuboTV (live stream)

• Boston went 2-0 against Dallas during the regular season, including a 138-110 blowout in the last meeting.
• Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis, who has been sidelined since Game 4 of the opening round due to a calf injury, is expected to return to the lineup.
• Boston is 43-6 SU and 26-21-2 ATS as a home favorite.
• Dallas is 11-14 SU and 14-11 ATS as a road underdog.
• Dallas is 1-2 SU in Game 1s this postseason, both losses coming by double digits.
• The over on tonight’s total hit in both regular season meetings between the teams.
• Boston (111.4) and Dallas (107.9) combine for 219.3 PPG this postseason.
• The over has hit in 57.1% of Boston’s home games.
• The over has hit in 51.0% of Dallas’ road games.

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Best Bets: Celtics -6.5 (-108), Over 215.5 (-112)

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