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Jun 6, 2024, 12:39 pm ET in NBA
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Today’s Mavericks vs Celtics Score

The NBA Finals odds and tips off tonight! (8:30 PM ET) The 5th-seeded Dallas Mavericks challenge the top-seeded Boston Celtics in a highly anticipated Game 1. Despite facing a tough opponent, the Mavericks aim to steal a victory on the road. The Celtics are favored by 6.5 points, but can Dallas pull off an upset? Follow the Mavericks vs Celtics score and see if the underdogs can silence the TD Garden crowd

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Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic each scored 36 points in the Mavericks’ 124-103 win over the Timberwolves. This win clinched the series for the Mavericks, as they won the series 4-1. The Mavericks closed out the series on the road. All this affects the scores the NBA has to offer.

As a team, the Mavericks shot 54.8% from the field and 44.1% from three. They hit 15 threes as a team. Dallas’ defense held the Timberwolves to 103 points and 54% shooting from the field.

Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks defeated the Timberwolves 124-103 in their most recent game, surpassing the O/U line of 209.5 points. Dallas, an underdog in that game, covered the spread (+4.5). This season, the Mavericks have an O/U record of 46-53, with their games averaging a combined 229.8 points and an average O/U line of 230.9 points. As the underdog, Dallas has a scoring differential of -4 points per game. On the road, they are 32-18 straight-up and 34-16 against the spread, with a road ATS record of 21-17 as the underdog. The Mavericks have covered the spread in five straight games as the underdog.

Luka Doncic averages 33.9 points, 9.8 assists, and 9.2 rebounds per game, with recent performances of 32.4 points per game on 47.3% shooting. Kyrie Irving has averaged 27 points over his last five games and 25.6 points per game for the season, shooting 49% from the field. The Mavericks allow an average of 113.6 points per game, ranking 16th in the NBA, but have improved to 105.6 points per game in their last five contests, ranking 5th over that span. Opponents hit 36.5% of their three-point attempts against Dallas, making 12.9 threes per game.

Boston Celtics

In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Pacers 105-102, surpassing the O/U line of 222.5 points. This victory improves their record to 64-18, the best in the Eastern Conference. Boston has won seven straight games and is favored by 6.5 points against the Mavericks. Over their last three games, they have won by an average of 14 points per game. Despite being favored in 92 of their 82 games, the Celtics have an ATS record of 46-42 as the favorite. They have gone 74-18 straight-up and 51-44-1 on the O/U.

The Celtics average 120.6 points per game, the second-best mark in the league, and are even better at home with 121.8 points per contest. Boston leads the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38% and in three-pointers made at 16.5 per game. Jayson Tatum has been carrying the offense, averaging 29.2 points per game in his last five games, while Jaylen Brown has averaged 26 points over the same period. Defensively, the Celtics give up just 108.1 points per game, the 3rd fewest in the NBA teams stats, and excel at blocking shots and defensive rebounding. However, they struggle in steals, ranking 27th in the league.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 215.5 -112
  • ML: Celtics -246
  • ATS: Mavericks +6.5

Mavericks vs Celtics Score Odds

  • ML: DAL +200 | BOS -246
  • SPREAD: DAL +6.5 | BOS -6.5
  • TOTAL: 215.5

Game Information

  • Game: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
  • Date: Thursday, June 6th 8:30 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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