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Despite their 18-point loss in Game 1, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in familiar territory as they get set to face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Sunday. It is the third time out of four playoff series that Dallas has lost the opening game. The Mavericks came back to win the first two series and will need to do it again if they are to win their second NBA championship. The Mavericks (50-32), who are 7-3 on the road this postseason, were 19-11 against the East this season. The Celtics (64-18), who are 7-2 at home in the 2024 NBA playoffs, were 23-7 against the West.
Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Mavericks vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 214.5. Before making any Celtics vs. Mavericks picks for Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, be sure to check out what legendary handicapper Bruce Marshall has to say.
Marshall, who for years was synonymous with the Gold Sheet, a famed sports betting newsletter, is an in-demand guest on numerous sports talk radio and TV shows across the country. Marshall’s vast array of editorial work has been featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the New York Post and many other outlets.
He has won various handicapping titles and also has emerged as a top analyst for SportsLine. Marshall has crushed his NBA picks this season for SportsLine members, entering this matchup on a 196-145 run that has returned nearly $3,700 for $100 players. Anyone following him already has seen massive returns.
Now, he has set his sights on Mavericks vs. Celtics and locked in his picks and NBA Finals predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Celtics vs. Mavericks:
Mavericks vs. Celtics spread: Boston -6.5Mavericks vs. Celtics over/under: 214.5 pointsMavericks vs. Celtics money line: Dallas +217, Boston -269DAL: The Mavericks have hit the money line in 32 of their last 50 away games (+16.35 units)BOS: The…
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Author : CBS Sports Staff
Publish date : 2024-06-09 14:25:43
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