Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) watches a shot by the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
- After routing Dallas in the series-opener, the Boston Celtics can take a commanding 2-0 series lead on Sunday night
- The point spread for Dallas vs Boston Game 2 has increased by half a point
- See the Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Game 2 odds, player props, predictions, and picks for June 9
The Boston Celtics (77-20, 44-6 home, 50-43- 4 ATS) left no doubts in their series-opening rout of the Dallas Mavericks (62-38, 32-19 away, 58-42 ATS), taking a 17-point lead after the first quarter and cruising to a 107-89 victory as 6.5-point home favorites.
The Mavericks vs Celtics Game 2 odds are markedly similar to Game 1 despite the lopsided result in Game 1. Boston is listed as a seven-point favorite and the game total remains at 214.5. Tip-off for Game 2 is scheduled for 8:10 pm ET at TD Garden Arena on Sunday night.
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Game 2 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | +7 (-110) | +225 | O 214.5 (-110) |
| Boston Celtics | -7 (-110) | -278 | U 214.5 (-110) |
The area where the NBA odds show the biggest shift from Game 1 to Game 2 is the moneyline. Boston, which was a -230 favorite on Thursday, is listed at -278 to win straight-up in Game 2 on Sunday, which carries a 73.54% implied win probability. The Mavericks come back at +225 (30.77% implied win probability).
The Mavericks have yet to lose back-to-back games in the postseason and have also covered the spread after each of their five straight-up losses in the playoffs to date.
Odds as of June 9. Download one of North America’s best NBA betting apps to get a bonus for Game 2.
The NBA championship odds now show the Celtics at -400 to win the title (compared to -225 before Game 1) with the Mavericks fading to +310 (compared to +185 before Game 1).
Dallas vs Boston Game 2 Injury Reports
The injury reports for Game 2 are identical to Game 1. On the Boston side, not a single player is listed on the IR. Kristaps Porzingis, who had missed ten straight games, returned in the series-opener, scoring 20 points with six rebounds in just 21 minutes off the bench.
Dallas’ injury report continues to list Luka Doncic as “probable” due to lingering knee and ankle issues. Doncic had a game-high 30 points and ten rebounds in 38 minutes in Game 1.
DAL vs BOS Player Props for Game 2
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford (BOS) | 8.5 (Ov -120 | Un -100) | 6.5 (Ov +110 | Un -130) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -125 | Un +105) |
| Daniel Gafford (DAL) | 7.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | 4.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | OFF | OFF |
| Dereck Lively II (DAL) | 6.5 (Ov -112 | Un -108) | 6.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | OFF | OFF |
| Derrick Jones Jr (DAL) | 7.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 3.5 (Ov +102 | Un -122) | OFF | 0.5 (Ov -155 | Un +130) |
| Derrick White (BOS) | 14.5 (Ov -112 | Un -108) | 3.5 (Ov -142 | Un +120) | 4.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) | 2.5 (Ov -162 | Un +136) |
| Jaylen Brown (BOS) | 22.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | 5.5 (Ov -130 | Un +110) | 3.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov +145 | Un -175) |
| Jayson Tatum (BOS) | 25.5 (Ov -120 | Un -100) | 9.5 (Ov -110 | Un -110) | 5.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) |
| Jrue Holiday (BOS) | 12.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) | 4.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 1.5 (Ov -175 | Un +145) |
| Kristaps Porzingis (BOS) | 15.5 (Ov -112 | Un -108) | 5.5 (Ov -130 | Un -110) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -120 | Un -100) |
| Kyrie Irving (DAL) | 22.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) | 3.5 (Ov -142 | Un +120) | 4.5 (Ov +105 | Un-125) | 2.5 (Ov +110 | Un -130) |
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | 31.5 (Ov -130 | Un +110) | 9.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | 8.5 (Ov +136 | Un -162) | 3.5 (Ov -162 | Un +136) |
| PJ Washington (DAL) | 12.5 (Ov -105 | Un -115) | 5.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -142 | Un +120) |
NBA player props from DraftKings on June 9.
The player props for Game 2 show some notable shifts from Thursday. Doncic’s point total has increased from 30.5 to 31.5, despite failing to hit the over by a single point. His assist total, however, has dropped from 9.5 to 8.5 and the under is heavily favored (+136o/-162u). The Mavs star had just one assist in Game 1, his lowest total of the entire season. His previous low in the playoffs was five.
For Boston, Jayson Tatum’s total has dropped from 26.5 to 25.5 after the C’s star had just 16 in Game 1. The Celtics continued to employ the hyper-balanced attack that’s characterized their entire run through the postseason: all five starters, and six players in total, finished in double-figures on Thursday, led by 22 from Jaylen Brown.
Mavericks vs Celtics Game 2 Predictions
Dallas’ run through the Western Conference was as impressive as it was unexpected. Outside of Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the team’s supporting cast leaves a lot to be desired. While players like PJ Washington and Derrick Jones Jr raised their games against the likes of the T-wolves, there is little doubt about which of the teams in the Finals is deeper. All of which is to say I am going to have a hard time backing Dallas again after their Game 1 showing, which looked like men against boys in the first half.
There are a few props I like, though. I’m going to target Tatum’s point-total under again along with Doncic’s under on assists. I’m also going to add Derrick White’s over. The Celtics point guard has gone over 14.5 points in five of his last six games and is averaging 17.6 PPG in the postseason (compared to 15.2 PPG in the regular season).
DAL vs BOS Game 2 picks:
- Tatum under 25.5 points (-100)
- White over 14.5 points (-112)
- Doncic under 8.5 assists (-162)
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The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their series on June 9th, and fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams are coming off strong performances in Game 1, with the Mavericks narrowly edging out the Celtics in a close game.
As we look ahead to Game 2, let’s take a closer look at the odds, predictions, player props, and injury reports for both teams.
The odds for Game 2 currently favor the Mavericks, with many sportsbooks giving them a slight edge over the Celtics. However, with both teams evenly matched in terms of talent and skill, this game could easily go either way.
In terms of predictions, many experts believe that this game will be another close one, with both teams fighting hard for the win. The Mavericks will be looking to build on their momentum from Game 1, while the Celtics will be looking to bounce back and even up the series.
When it comes to player props, there are several key players to keep an eye on. For the Mavericks, Luka Doncic will once again be a focal point of their offense, while Kristaps Porzingis will look to continue his strong play in the post. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker will be key players to watch, as they look to lead their team to victory.
In terms of injuries, both teams are relatively healthy heading into Game 2. The Mavericks will be without JJ Redick, who is still recovering from a heel injury, while the Celtics will be missing Evan Fournier due to health and safety protocols. However, both teams have enough depth to overcome these absences and put forth a strong performance on the court.
Overall, Game 2 between the Mavericks and Celtics promises to be a thrilling matchup between two talented teams. With both teams hungry for a win, fans can expect a competitive and intense game that could go down to the wire. Be sure to tune in on June 9th to see who comes out on top in this exciting showdown.