The Dallas Mavericks visit the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Tip from TD Garden is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Series: Celtics lead 3-1
The Mavericks snapped a 3-game losing streak and a 2-game home losing streak with a 122-84 win over the Celtics on Friday, easily covering as 1-point home underdogs while the Under 211.5 hit. G Luka Doncic scored a game-high 29 points while G Kyrie Irving added 21. Dallas shot 50.5% from the field as Dallas staved off elimination.
Boston had its 10-game playoff winning streak snapped. F Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 15 points while Boston shot only 36.3% from the field in the loss.
Mavericks at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Celtics -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +6.5 (-110) | Celtics -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Mavericks at Celtics key injuries
Mavericks
- G Luka Doncic (thoracic) probable
Celtics
- C Kristaps Porzingis (posterior tibialis) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Mavericks at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 108, Mavericks 98
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Celtics (-275) to close out the series Monday at home, where they are 45-6.
Against the spread
LEAN CELTICS -6.5 (-110).
While the possible absence of Porzingis could certainly play a role in the outcome, Boston has been virtually unbeatable on its home court with just 6 losses. And the Celtics will be looking to bounce back from an embarrassing defeat on Friday. No game in these Finals has been separated by fewer than 7 points and with a championship in sight in front of their home crowd, the Celtics will look to pile on the points and make certain the series ends Monday.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 209.5 (-110).
This is the lowest total of the series thus far, but the Under in 4-0 sofar this series. Defense has been a key factor throughout each game in this series with each game featuring a double-digit score. While both teams will be looking to make a splash early on offense, expect both sides to settle in and create discomfort allowing the Under to hit yet again.
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