NBA Finals Preview: Celtics vs. Mavericks Betting Odds and Predictions
Highly Anticipated Matchup Set to Begin on Thursday Night
With the NBA Finals set to tip off on Thursday night, the internet is awash in analysis, hot takes, breakdowns, and more. Experts are weighing in on who they predict will win the championship, with the Celtics and Mavericks emerging as the favorites.
According to BetMGM, the Celtics are favored to win the series at -190, while the Mavericks are listed as +165 underdogs. The Celtics have home-court advantage, having finished the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference.
One of the key matchups to watch will be between Celtics guard Derrick White and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. White has been a key contributor for the Celtics in the playoffs, averaging 14.2 points per game. Doncic, on the other hand, is the engine that drives the Mavericks' offense, averaging 30.4 points per game in the playoffs.
Another intriguing aspect of the series will be the battle in the paint. The Celtics have two All-Star big men in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, while the Mavericks have a rising star in Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis has been a force in the playoffs, averaging 23.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
The NBA Finals are set to begin on Thursday night at 9:00 PM ET on ABC. The series will be a best-of-seven format, with the first two games being played in Boston.
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