Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Game 3 Pick & Preview – 6/12/2024

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Game 3 Details

• Date: June 12, 2024
• Venue: American Airlines Center

Celtics vs Mavericks Game 3 Betting Odds

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Game 3 Win Probabilities

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Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Game 3 Betting Preview

In a highly anticipated Wednesday night matchup, the Boston Celtics (78-20) will face off against the Dallas Mavericks (62-39) at the American Airlines Center in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET, with Boston entering Game 3 with a 2-0 series lead.

Both teams are coming into this game well-rested, with their last games being played three days ago. The Celtics will benefit from the extra days off as their players will have had ample time to rest and recover, which is especially valuable with Kristaps Porzingis dealing with another injury. Dallas is also in need of as much rest as possible with Luka Doncic nursing injury.

The Mavericks, playing on their home court, are slight favorites according to the odds. The current spread favors the Mavericks by 2.5 points, with a moneyline of -140. The Celtics, on the other hand, have a moneyline of +120. Based on these odds, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 44%, while the Mavericks have a 56% chance of winning.

The Celtics enter the game riding a nine-game winning streak, showcasing their strong form. In their last encounter, the Celtics defeated the Mavericks 105-98, adding to their confidence heading into this matchup. The Mavericks, however, have been playing solid basketball recently, winning 34 of their last 50 games.

For those interested in player prop markets, keep an eye on Al Horford's Points Rebounds and Assists. This market has been particularly popular, with sharp bettors favoring the Over 19.5 Points Rebounds and Assists for Horford, believing it offers value and may be mispriced.

As the Celtics and Mavericks prepare to battle it out on the court, fans and bettors alike are eagerly awaiting this exciting matchup. Will the Celtics continue their winning streak, or will the Mavericks defend their home court advantage? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain - basketball enthusiasts won't want to miss this showdown.

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Game 3 Prediction

Final Score: Boston Celtics 109.39 vs Dallas Mavericks 107.75

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