The NBA Finals comes to Boston for a significant Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Don’t miss Celtics VS Mavericks.
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Predictions and Betting Preview For Boston Celtics VS Dallas Mavericks
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston Massachusetts.
- Date: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.
- Time: 01:30 am (WAT).
- Teams to play: Celtics and Mavericks.
- NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.392.
Odds by 1XBet.
Betting On The Boston Celtics
- 1XBet Spread: -6.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.392
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 210.5
The Boston Celtics were poorly prepared to conclude things as they were sent off the line in Game 4. They scored only 21 points in the first quarter and 14 in the second. Boston shot 29.7% from the field in the first half and 36.3% total in the defeat. The Celtics shot 12-13 from the line and knocked down 14 three-pointers, but also shot 34.1% from beyond the arch and emptied their bench in the fourth.
Boston scored 108.9 points per match in the postseason, shooting 47.1% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range over 18 matches. The defence was subdued for the first time in the series, and it didn’t get better, as the Mavericks scored up to 30 points in three of four quarters.
Betting On The Dallas Mavericks
- 1XBet Spread: +6.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.575
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 210.5
On Friday, the Dallas Mavericks came alive to smoke the Celtics in Game 4, thus extending the series. They quickly put their foot on the match and shot 52.3% in the first half to stake themselves a 26-point halftime lead. Overall, the Mavericks shot 50.5% from the field on Friday and 40.5% from the field, hitting 15 threes. They’ve averaged 106.8 points in 21 playoff matches, shooting 46.8% from the field and 36.3% from beyond the arc.
The Mavericks may have had their best postseason performance, the allowed 84 points which is the least in any of their playoff matches. They forced 14 turnovers, had seven steals and two blocks. They controlled the glass, clinching 52 rebounds in their victory. Dallas pulled down 43.5 rebounds per match in the postseason. Their defence had conceded 103.2 points per match.
MatchPlug Prediction Boston Celtics VS Dallas Mavericks
The Boston Celtics will need Al Horford to step up, especially with Kristaps Porzingis’ status being questioned. Experts predict that the game will be in the host’s favour over the Dallas Mavericks.
Final Prediction: Boston Celtics Moneyline.
