Celtics vs. Mavericks odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA Finals picks, Game 3 best bets from proven model

The 2024 NBA Finals shifts over to American Airlines Center as the Boston Celtics travel to play the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 on Wednesday. The Celtics defended their home court in Games 1 and 2 as they own a 2-0 series lead. On Sunday night, Boston defeated the Mavericks 105-98. Boston is currently on a nine-game win streak.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. Mavericks odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 213. Before locking in any Mavericks vs. Celtics picks for the 2024 NBA Finals, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model entered the 2024 NBA Finals on a sizzling 94-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,800. Anyone following has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Celtics vs. Mavs and just locked in its picks and NBA Finals predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Mavs vs. Celtics:

Celtics vs. Mavericks spread: Dallas -1.5Celtics vs. Mavericks over/under: 213 pointsCeltics vs. Mavericks money line: Boston +105, Dallas -125BOS: The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Under in 30 of their last 41 away gamesDAL: The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Under in 26 of their last 38 games at homeCeltics vs. Mavericks picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Mavericks can cover

Guard Luka Doncic has been the only consistent playmaker through the first two games. He has a knack for creating his own shot while being a top-notch playmaker in the backcourt. In the 2024 NBA Finals, Doncic is averaging 31 points, 10.5 rebounds, six assists and three steals per game. In his last contest, he dropped a triple-double of 32 points, 11…


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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-06-10 17:11:46

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