NBA Finals: Betting Odds, Predictions, and Game 1 Preview
Betting Odds
According to BetMGM, the Boston Celtics are favored to win the NBA Finals, with odds of -95. The Dallas Mavericks are underdogs, with odds of +110.
Predictions
Columnists and beat writers from The Dallas Morning News and The Boston Globe have given their predictions for the NBA Finals. Here's a summary of their picks: * **Tim Cowlishaw, The Dallas Morning News:** Celtics in 6 * **Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News:** Celtics in 7 * **Gary Washburn, The Boston Globe:** Celtics in 6 * **Adam Himmelsbach, The Boston Globe:** Celtics in 5
Game 1 Preview
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will tip off Thursday night at TD Garden in Boston. The Mavericks will be looking to steal home-court advantage, while the Celtics will be looking to protect their home floor. Luka Doncic has been the driving force behind the Mavericks' success in the playoffs, averaging 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game. He will be the key for the Mavericks in Game 1, as he will need to have a big game in order for them to have a chance to win. The Celtics have a more balanced attack, led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart. Tatum is averaging 26.8 points per game in the playoffs, while Brown is averaging 24.3 points per game and Smart is averaging 15.3 points per game. The Celtics will need all three of these players to contribute in order to beat the Mavericks in Game 1.
Conclusion
The NBA Finals are set to tip off Thursday night, and the Boston Celtics are favored to win. However, the Dallas Mavericks are a dangerous team, and they will be looking to make a statement in Game 1. The Celtics will need to be at their best to protect home-court advantage, while the Mavericks will need to play their best game of the playoffs if they want to steal a win in Boston.
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