Unless you have money or a specific team to win or are a fan of one of the two teams in the NBA Finals, you are probably hoping for a long series.
To be fair, though, it is beginning to look as though this thing might be over quickly, with Boston racing out to a 2-0 lead after winning both games on their home court.
My Analysis, Odds & Predictions Celtics at Mavericks
It takes 4 victories to clinch a series, so you can bet that the Dallas Mavericks are not yet giving up hope, although a loss at home in game 3 could make their predicament untenable. A win for the Mavericks in the next game could make things interesting, but whichever way you look at it, they do need to find a way to get at least one win in Boston. Game 3 sees the Mavericks favored on the NBA Odds by 1 ½, with the total set at 212 ½.
^Boston Celtics Odds +112
It is not that common for teams to start the season as the favorite and roll all the way to a championship without seemingly breaking too much of a sweat. At this stage of the proceedings, the Celtics are starting to look as though they might do just that. They were dominant in the regular season, winning the Eastern Conference in a canter, while also dropping just 4 games at home. Through Game 2 of the NBA Finals, they have only lost 2 playoff games, with both of those losses surprisingly coming on home court. Boston has now won 6 straight on the road, while also winning each of their last 6 against the Mavericks. They are also 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings with Dallas. In terms of the point total, the UNDER has hit in each of the last 5 games that Boston has played in the month of June.
^Dallas Mavericks Odds -138
We don’t want to resort to hyperbole here, but I think it is more than fair to suggest that Game 3 is a must win situation for the Dallas Mavericks. I mean, do any of you really see the Celtics suddenly dropping 4 straight games, particularly against an opponent that they have essentially dominated this season? If there is a silver lining for the Mavericks heading into a critical Game 3 situation, it’s that they have been very good in their own building, winning 12 of their last 16 games at the American Airlines Center. They have also put together a decent record against the spread when starting as a favorite, going 13-7 ATS in their last 20 when favored by the bookies. The UNDER has hit in 4 of their last 5 games at home versus the Boston Celtics.
^Celtics vs Mavericks Betting Prediction
It is not unusual to see a team get a new lease on life when they head home after a tough start to a playoff series, but I’m just not sure that the Mavericks have what it takes to beat the Celtics in this one. I am taking the UNDER, as well as the Celtics to win and cover the spread.
Boston Celtics 111, Dallas Mavericks 106 |
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Date & Time: Wednesday, June 12 at 8:30 PM EST
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas
TV: ABC
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