NBA · 1 year ago
2024 NBA Finals: Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 Best Bets
Paul Connor
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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.
Best Bets: Celtics -6.5 (-108), Over 215.5 (-112)
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