Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics picks, predictions, odds: Who wins 2024 NBA Finals?
The No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks and No. 1 seed Boston Celtics play in the 2024 NBA Finals.
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Check out these NBA Finals picks, predictions and odds for the NBA Playoffs series.
The Celtics are -220 to win the 2024 NBA Finals in NBA Playoffs odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. The Mavericks are +184.
The Celtics winning in five games is at +310 in odds for the outcome of the series, while Boston is +650 to sweep Dallas. The Celtics are +470 to win in six games and +410 to win in seven games.
The Mavericks are +550 to take the series in six games, +800 to win in seven, +1100 to win in five and +2200 to sweep Boston.
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The Oklahoman: Celtics will win series vs. Mavericks in seven games
Justin Martinez writes: "I'm getting flashbacks of the 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks, who made it all the way to the NBA Finals as the No. 3 seed and beat the Miami Heat. This Dallas team also has some magic to it, but Boston should still be considered the favorite. The defensive duo of Jrue Holiday and Derrick White will be the biggest test yet for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, and the expected return of Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is huge. Give me Boston in a thrilling seven-game series."
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Bleacher Report: Mavericks will beat Celtics in seven games
Andy Bailey writes: "Dallas has the two best closers left standing in Dončić and Kyrie Irving. Those two are surrounded with size (thanks in large part to the acquisitions of Gafford and Washington), defensive versatility and talent that knows it's there to lift the stars. When these games get tight (and they will) Luka and Kyrie will make just enough more plays than Tatum, Brown and White to win this series in seven."
NBC Sports: Celtics will defeat Mavericks in six games
Nick Goss writes: "The Celtics not only have homecourt advantage, they've been dominant on the road, too. The C's will take an eight-game road playoff win streak into Game 1 of the Finals. Boston's huge improvement in clutch situations is another reason to be optimistic about its chances in this series. The last four wins are always the toughest, and the Celtics will be under immense pressure to finish the job, especially as the favorites. The Celtics have been the best team all season, and they will finally silence the critics by winning their 18th championship in a few weeks."
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Inside the NBA: Celtics will win NBA Finals over Mavericks
Charles Barkley said: “I still haven’t seen anything to make me think the Celtics are not going to win the championship… I think it’s gonna be a hell of a series but I like the Celtics."
The Sporting News: Celtics will take series vs. Mavericks in six games
Stephen Noh writes: The Celtics are going to play five out and bomb away from deep. They have the ability to stretch the floor and create offense from any spot on the floor. Dallas has gotten much better defense from Kyrie Irving and Doncic throughout the playoffs, but it will be tested relentlessly in this series and have nowhere to hide. ... Doncic is going to make this a close series. He's too good to stop. But the Celtics have the edge on both ends of the floor."
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