Mavericks vs. Celtics odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA Finals picks, Game 5 best bets by proven model

The Dallas Mavericks head back to TD Garden to square off against the Boston Celtics for Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday evening. After getting cooked for the first three games, Dallas bounced back in Game 4. The Mavs dominated Boston 122-84 to snag their first victory of the 2024 NBA Finals. The 38-point win was the third-largest win in NBA Finals history. 

Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Mavericks vs. Celtics odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 209.5. Before making any Celtics vs. Mavericks picks, 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 Mavericks vs. Celtics 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 odds and betting lines for Celtics vs. Mavericks:

Mavericks vs. Celtics spread: Boston -6.5Mavericks vs. Celtics over/under: 209.5 points Mavericks vs. Celtics money line: Boston -286, Dallas +228BOS: The Celtics are 5-0 in their past five games at homeDAL: The Mavs are 1-7 in their last eight games against BostonMavericks vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Celtics can cover

Guard Jaylen Brown has played at a high level throughout the NBA playoffs. Brown has a quick first step to explode to the rim but has a smooth jumper from the outside. The California product also uses his length to be a disruptive defender. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Brown is averaging 24.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. In the Game 3 victory, the…

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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-06-16 14:42:44

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