It all comes down to the Celtics and the Mavs. Read our betting analysts' picks, predictions and best bets as the two juggernauts face off in the NBA Finals.
The NBA Finals are finally here, and bettors are enthusiastic about diving into wagers for the huge matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics — led by Eastern Conference MVP Jaylen Brown and All-Star Jayson Tatum — are currently -220 favorites to win the championship. After notching the best regular-season record, Boston defeated the Heat, Cavaliers and Pacers in the Eastern Conference playoffs en route to its second Finals appearance since 2022.
Celtics to win NBA Finals Jason McIntyre Kristaps Porzingis shoots five 3-pointers a game. Al Horford made seven of them against Indiana in a game last series. I don’t think Jason Kidd will abandon the Lively-Daniel Gafford pairing, but I do think a guy who could emerge with 20 minutes a night is Maxi Kleber, who might play a lot of small-ball five. Kleber was instrumental in the crucial Game 5 win over the Clippers, going 5-for-7 from distance.
Mavs to win the NBA Finals in six games Long shot MVP Jrue Holiday, 50-1 You could make a case he’s the fifth-best player in the series. So why would I take the chance? He’s the best defender here, and his experience could be massive, as he’ll likely toggle between Luka and Kyrie Irving. You’re not stopping either player, but you can certainly slow them down in spurts or in pivotal moments.
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