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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reached the 30-point mark three times in five games against Minnesota during the Western Conference finals, and he will try to maintain that momentum against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday. Irving had 36 points, five assists and four rebounds in the series-clinching win over the Timberwolves, finishing without a turnover for the first time in 12 games. His scoring average has dipped from 25.6 points in the regular season to 22.8 points in the postseason, despite his three high-scoring games against Minnesota. Which side of his prop total should you back with your NBA Finals prop bets?
Meanwhile, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum leads Boston with 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. His prop total is 26.5 points for Game 1, so is there any value in his 2024 NBA Finals odds? Before making any Celtics vs. Mavericks picks on sites like PrizePicks or DraftKings Pick6, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine AI PickBot.
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Once a prediction is formulated, the AI rating is generated using the prediction, the matchup score, and the odds of the market. For example, you could see a A+ rating on an over bet if a player is facing a poor defense, their prediction differs from the line and there are favorable odds.
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Author : CBS Sports Staff
Publish date : 2024-06-05 17:48:51
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