It’s already Game 4 of the NBA Finals between Boston and Dallas and it is not looking good for the Mavericks. Needless to say, it is now or never for Dallas. Dallas is down 3-0 and they must win tonight to have a shot at the NBA title. Will the Boston Celtics sweep the Dallas Mavericks or will Dallas survive another day? Here is what our NBA betting experts have to say in their Celtics vs Mavericks Betting Pick and prediction.
For tonight’s matchup, the bookies expect to see a very close game with the spread at -1.5 for the Celtics. In addition, we are seeing a lot of money line fluctuation hovering between -110 to -115 for the Celtics. While the Mavericks will have the home advantage, they have blown a lot of games leading to a 3-game losing streak. Therefore, it is no wonder that the public opinion and the sportsbooks are not confident in their ability to win.
For those looking to place a bet on basketball, this will be a tough game to predict.
Celtics vs Mavericks Game 4 Info
- Date and Time: 6/14/2024 at 8:30 PM ET
- Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX\
- Watch on: ABC, Sling TV
Celtics vs Mavericks Game 4 Betting Odds
| Team | Pointspread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Boston Celtics | -1.5 (-115) | O211.5 (-110) | -110 |
| Dallas Mavericks | -1.5 (-105) | U211.5 (-108) | -110 |
*NBA Betting Odds courtesy of BetAnySports.eu
Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction and Analysis for 06/14/2024
Dallas is currently behind Boston 3-0 in the series after a disappointing 105-99 loss to Boston. To add to the injury, Dallas lost at home despite a win they badly needed. Kyrie Irving led the scoring for Dallas with 35 points, whereas Jayson Tatum scored the most points for Boston with 31 point.
Boston has the opportunity to secure the NBA title with a win on Friday in Game 4. Historically, it seems unlikely but looking at the stats, it may not be so farfetched,
Kristaps Porzingis is considered day-to-day for Boston, while Greg Brown III will not be playing for Dallas.
Dallas is facing a tough challenge. This is because they need to win the remaining four games in the series to secure the NBA title. No team has ever managed to come back from a 3-0 deficit in a seven-game series in the NBA playoffs.
In Game 3, Dallas started strong, leading by as much as 13 points in the opening quarter. However, Boston managed to close the gap and tied the score by halftime. Boston then dominated the second half, outscoring Dallas 55-49, despite almost losing a 21-point lead. Boston has been averaging 110.7 points per game in the playoffs, while Dallas has been averaging 106.4 points per game.
According to Bookie Pay Per Head software, the Celtics have a shooting percentage of 46.8% overall. In addition, they have a 36.2% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, while Dallas has a shooting percentage of 46.8% overall and 36.1% from three-point range. It is predicted that Boston will secure a victory in Game 4 on Friday and sweep the NBA Finals in four games.
Celtics vs Mavericks Betting Pick
Luka Doncic, the star player for the Dallas team, had a strong start in Game 3 by scoring 10 points within the first few minutes of the opening quarter. However, he was unable to finish the game as he fouled out and sat on the bench for the final four-plus minutes.
Despite Doncic’s absence, Dallas managed to make an impressive comeback from a 21-point deficit in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to just three points. Doncic contributed 27 points to the Mavericks’ score, although his shooting performance was not at its best, with only 11 successful shots out of 27 attempts.
On the other hand, Boston strategically utilized their offense by heavily relying on pick and roll plays involving Doncic, aiming to exhaust him and reduce his effectiveness on the offensive end. It is expected that Boston will employ a similar strategy in Game 4, resulting in a comparable outcome.
Although Dallas is considered the favorite with a -1 point spread, Boston will ultimately emerge victorious and claim the prestigious Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as the NBA Champions. Therefore, we predict that Boston will win and cover the spread with a final score of 107-107.
Bet on the Boston Celtics at -1.5
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