Mavericks vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 6th Jun 2024: NBA Game 1 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Boston Celtics will host the Dallas Mavericks for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday at TD Garden, tipping off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Celtics will be led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, while the Mavericks have Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington.
We run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Mavericks vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 112-105.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Mavericks vs. Celtics picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game Information
- Playoffs Stage: 2024 NBA Finals Game 1
- Game Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: Mavericks +6.5 / Celtics -6.5
- Moneyline: Mavericks +200 / Celtics -230
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 217.5 Points (-110/-110)
Celtics -6.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics -6.5 | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -108 |
- According to our simulations, the Celtics have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Mavericks have a probability of 48%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Celtics -6.5, providing a favorable 0% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 217.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 217.5 | BetMGM | Get Offer | -110 |
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 217.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% likelihood that the total will stay under 217.5 points.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 Moneyline Odds
| Dallas Mavericks | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|
| +200 via BetMGM | -230 via DraftKings Sportsbook |
The Celtics are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 73% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Celtics present the best betting value, with odds of -230 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 3.5%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Mavericks vs. Celtics game.
Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 33 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
| Kyrie Irving | 27 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| P.J. Washington | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Dereck Lively | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Gafford | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Kyrie Irving Over 2.5 3-Pointers (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Mavericks is on Kyrie Irving to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 8.3% on the -110 odds offered by BetMGM.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 28 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Jaylen Brown | 25 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis Over 14.5 Points Scored (+100)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis Over 14.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Kristaps Porzingis to score over 14.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 20 points, giving us an edge of 11.0% on the +100 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 1 Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Mavericks vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
P.J. Washington Over 1.5 Total Assists
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington Over 1.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
P.J. Washington has recorded more than 1.5 assists in 15 of his last 25 appearances (60% of the time). You can put money on him to record 2+ assists again at odds of +124 (45% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Derrick White Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White Over 3.5 Rebounds | Bet365 | Get Offer | -145 |
Derrick White has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 12 appearances (83%). You can place a wager on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of -145 (59%), available at Bet365.
Jayson Tatum Over 9.5 Total Rebounds
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum Over 9.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -145 |
Jayson Tatum has had more than 9.5 rebounds in 11 of his last 14 appearances (79%). You can wager on him to record over 9.5 rebounds again at odds of -114 (53%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Kristaps Porzingis of the Celtics to record over 14.5 points scored, with a projection of 20 points scored marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Celtics -6.5 to cover.
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