Mar 1, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
- The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks will meet in the 2024 NBA Finals
- The Celtics have opened as sizable betting favorites over the Mavericks, who have already won three series as the worse seed
- Below, see the opening Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics series odds for the NBA Finals
The 2024 NBA Finals matchup is set with the Western Conference #5 seed Dallas Mavericks set to face the Eastern Conference #1 seed Boston Celtics. Both teams are coming off impressive wins in their respective conference finals, but oddsmakers heavily favor the C’s bringing home their first NBA championship since 2008.
Opening Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Odds
| Team | Series Price | Game Spread | Total Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | +185 | +2.5 (-225) | O 5.5 (-150) |
| Boston Celtics | -225 | -2.5 (+185) | U 5.5 (+125) |
The Celtics have opened as -225 favorites to win the 2024 Championship, with the Mavericks coming back as +185 underdogs.
The over/under on total games has been set at 5.5 with the over favored at -150.
Odds as of May 29 at DraftKings. Download the best sports betting apps for the NBA playoffs.
Unfortunately for fans, there will be a week-long hiatus between the end of the conference finals and the start of the Mavericks/Celtics series. Game 1 will take place in Boston on Thursday, June 6.
If the series goes the full seven games, it will culminate with Game 7 at TD Garden on Sunday, June 23. All seven games will tip-off at either 8:10 or 8:40 pm ET.
Dallas vs Boston NBA Finals Schedule
| Game | Date | Home Team | Away Team | Start Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, June 6 | Boston | Dallas | 8:40 pm |
| 2 | Sunday, June 9 | Boston | Dallas | 8:10 pm |
| 3 | Wednesday, June 12 | Dallas | Boston | 8:40 pm |
| 4 | Friday, June 14 | Dallas | Boston | 8:40 pm |
| *5 | Monday, June 17 | Boston | Dallas | 8:40 pm |
| *6 | Thursday, June 20 | Dallas | Boston | 8:40 pm |
| *7 | Sunday, June 23 | Boston | Dallas | 8:10 pm |
*If necessary.
The Celtics won both games against the Mavericks in the regular season, and they weren’t close. The Celtics earned a 119-110 win in Dallas on Jan. 22 as 2.5-point road favorites, getting a game-high 39 points from Jayson Tatum.
Six weeks later, Boston routed Dallas 138-110 at TD Garden with Tatum once again leading the way with 32 points.
Notably, the Mavericks had both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the lineup for both lopsided defeats.
Mavericks vs Celtics Recent H2H Results
| Date | Location | Score/Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | Boston | 121-87 Celtics |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Dallas | 115-108 Celtics |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Dallas | 118-110 Celtics |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Boston | 119-101 Celtics |
Boston also won both games last season by double-digits.
The Mavericks’ last win over Boston came on March 13, 2023, by a score of 95-92.
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The 2024 NBA Finals are shaping up to be an exciting matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Both teams have had strong seasons and are poised to make a deep playoff run.
The Mavericks, led by superstar Luka Doncic, have been a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. Doncic has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers all season long, averaging over 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists per game. With a supporting cast that includes Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Brunson, the Mavericks have the firepower to compete with any team in the league.
On the other side, the Celtics have been led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum has emerged as one of the top players in the league, averaging over 25 points per game and showcasing his scoring ability from all over the court. Brown has also been a key contributor, providing scoring and defense on the wing.
As the two teams prepare to face off in the NBA Finals, oddsmakers have set the series odds in favor of the Mavericks. Dallas is currently listed as the favorite to win the series, with odds of -150, while the Celtics are the underdogs at +120.
The schedule for the NBA Finals is set to be a best-of-seven series, with games alternating between Dallas and Boston. The series is set to begin on June 1st, with Game 1 taking place at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Games 2 and 3 will be held at TD Garden in Boston, followed by Game 4 back in Dallas. If necessary, Game 5 will be in Boston, Game 6 in Dallas, and Game 7 back in Boston.
Fans can expect a high-scoring and competitive series between these two talented teams. With star power on both sides and plenty of playoff experience, the 2024 NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics is sure to be a must-watch event for basketball fans everywhere.